Ukraine had blasted Russia’s temporary truce as a propaganda measure to protect the victory parade on May 9 – one of the most important patriotic events for Russian leader Vladimir Putin

Since the Cold War ended, Russia has sought to shape Europe’s security architecture and impose its will on smaller neighbors. The Kremlin has also clashed with the United States and Europe at the United Nations and in other multilateral bodies.

Swedish Chief of Defence Michael Claesson warned that Moscow could execute a land grab on Gotland island "at any time" to test NATO's determination amid rising Russia Baltic Sea security threats

Russian forces report their first territorial loss since 2024. Capture of Kostyantynivka by December 31 at 77.5% YES.

The dramatic incident, aside from the above-mentioned environmental damage, was a clear affront to Russia and potentially risked retaliation against Tripoli.

Poland’s internal security service has warned that Russia is shifting from using individual recruits to ‘professional’ networks to carry out a campaign of sabotage across Europe