Ex-ambassador who quit over Trump’s Ukraine stance to run for US Congress seat
Bridget Brink steps into Michigan’s political arena after decades in diplomacy.
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From open arms to political war: how Poland’s far-right turn Ukraine into a wedge issue
Behind Poland’s pro-Ukraine stance lurks an emerging force: the once-marginal far right has doubled its power, turning refugees into weapons aimed at the heart of Kyiv’s closest alliance.
US says two Ukrainians have been detained for illegal voting in 2024 elections
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the arrest of two Ukrainians in what appears to be an early enforcement action by the new Trump administration against non-citizen voting.
Politico: Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s political rivals
Ukrainian opposition leaders Yulia Tymoshenko and Petro Poroshenko have engaged with Trump's team while denying they support elections during wartime.
What another Lukashenko ‘victory’ means for Europe’s security – and that of Belarus’ citizens
As 'Europe's last dictator' claims his seventh electoral victory, the falsified win of Putin's oldest ally brings new political risks — and unique security threats — for NATO and the West.
Belarus recruits 486 “friendly” monitors after barring international observers – investigation
Over 90 politically biased observers, many facing criminal charges at home, were deployed to validate Belarus's 2025 presidential election, a European democracy watchdog reports.
Poland says Russia is trying to recruit Poles to influence presidential election
Russian intelligence services are offering Polish citizens up to 4,000 euros to spread disinformation ahead of Poland's presidential election,
US Republicans reject Ukraine’s hesitance to hold elections, says DC expert
Republicans in the US disagree with official Kyiv’s stance that no election can take place in times of…
ISW: Russia continues to use social media to interfere in elections and destabilize
The US State Department imposed sanctions on entities connected to Russia Today for alleged involvement in covert influence and information operations across multiple continents.
Trump reviews plan to halt US military aid to Ukraine unless it negotiates peace with Moscow
A new plan reviewed by Donald Trump would pressure Ukraine to negotiate with Russia by threatening to cut off US weapons support, according to former Trump officials.
Biden likely to skip Peace Summit in Switzerland chooses to raise money for election
In a move that prioritizes election campaign funding over diplomatic efforts, President Joe Biden is likely to skip a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland next month, choosing instead to attend a fundraiser in California alongside Hollywood stars.
Bloomberg: France pushes for new EU sanctions targeting Russian disinformation machine
As the EU prepares for parliamentary elections in June, countering the increasing flood of Russian fakes has become a top priority for the bloc.