NEW!!! NATO’s Uneasy Recalibration: Rubio Wraps Up Europe Visit With Stark Warnings On Russia, Troops, And Alliance Strains READ 👇 www.rferl.org/a/rubio-nato...

BREAKING!!! U.S. is deploying 5,000 additional troops to Poland, Trump announces

NEW!!! Rubio heads to Sweden for a meeting of NATO foreign ministers as European allies seek reassurances over US troop drawdowns and Washington's shifting rhetoric on the alliance. 👇 www.rferl.org/a/rubio-nato...

NEW!!! Key GOP Congressman @repdonbacon.bsky.social sharply criticized the Pentagon’s handling of recent troop redeployments in Eastern Europe READ our interview 👇 www.rferl.org/a/don-bacon-...

NEW!! U.S. slashes troop presence in Europe as Trump admin demands allies pay their way Pentagon cuts brigade combat teams to pre-2022 levels and delays Poland deployment in push to force NATO to take 'primary responsibility' for defense www.war.gov/News/Release...

NEW!! Ukraine says its troops have liberated the town of Stepnohirsk in the southern Zaporizhzhia region Your daily reminder 👇

NEW!!! Russia Sanctions ON. 🛑 The Trump admin let the waiver expire that allowed temporary purchases of Russian oil. Sanctions are now officially back on. www.rferl.org/a/russia-sea...

NEW!!! 'We Are At War': Sam Brownback Warns Of A Rising Authoritarian Alliance - including Russia, China, Iran - Against Faith and Freedom READ 👇 www.rferl.org/a/sam-brownb...

NEW!! U.S. Pledges Fresh $1.8 Billion For UN Aid Operations, Including Ukraine www.rferl.org/a/us-un-aid-...

NEW!! Momentum Builds In Washington For Ukraine Support As Congress Forces House Vote www.rferl.org/a/us-militar...

THIS!!! U.S. House to force vote on Ukraine Support Act after rare bipartisan rebellion Bipartisan coalition secures 218th signature for discharge petition, bypassing leadership to deliver vital military aid and fresh sanctions on Russia Joint Statement 👇

PHOTO: Rubio boarded M1 with POTUS on the South Lawn yesterday en route to JBA for a trip to Beijing -- despite being sanctioned by China during his time as a Senator China changed the characters they use for Rubio earlier in the Trump admin to dodge their own ban.

NEW!! EU's Kallas criticises Putin's 'very cynical' ceasefire calls, rejects suggestion of Schröder as mediator on Ukraine “If we give the right to Russia to appoint a negotiator on our behalf, that would not be very wise"

BREAKING!! White House Counterterrorism Strategy has just dropped and it labels Europe 'incubator' of terror, urges NATO burden-shifting www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

“… Putin, his entire time as leader of Russia, has tried to separate the U.S. from NATO. He has to be overjoyed at what he sees today,” — General Breedlove tells me READ 👇 www.rferl.org/a/nato-iran-...

NEW!! U.S. approves $373m sale of extended-range precision bombs to Ukraine State Department clears 1,500 JDAM kits to bolster Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces

NEW!! NATO jets scrambled as Russian drone breaches Romanian airspace Emergency alerts issued in Tulcea County as overnight strikes on Ukrainian Danube ports spill over into alliance territory, according to Romania's Ministry of National Defense 👇

NEW!! @meeks.house.gov, the top House Democrat on foreign policy, warns that pulling 5,000 personnel from Germany undermines military operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East 👇

NEW!! Senators Booker, Blunt Rochester, Merkley, and Markey back resolution on return of abducted Ukrainian children Four more Democrats back Republican Grassley-led measure requiring return of Ukrainian children before any peace agreement to end war with Russia is finalized

NEW!! Sen. Tillis says Putin Wants To 'Eradicate U.S. Influence' In Europe, Middle East “No question that the blood of American service members is on the hands of Vladimir Putin," — Senator Tillis tells me READ full interview 👉🏻 www.rferl.org/a/us-senator...

BREAKING!!! Trump signals potential withdrawal of US troops from Germany U.S. reviews long-standing military presence as President hints at ‘short-term’ decision on force levels

NEW!!! Hybrid War At NATO's Door: @repwesleybellmo.bsky.social On The Baltics, Russia, And US Resolve "We know what Putin's aims are, and we must defend against them by every means available to us," Congressman Bell tells me READ the interview 👇 www.rferl.org/a/baltics-us...

Putin just received 'direct message' from Iran's Supreme Leader in meeting with Araghchi If you're still surprised by depth of this partnership, you haven't been paying attention READ my int with Behnam Ben Taleblu on why it is more dangerous than ever www.rferl.org/a/behnam-ben...

NEW!! Russian, Chinese Lifelines Keeping Tehran's Military Reconstruction Alive, Experts Warn 👇 www.rferl.org/a/iran-russi...

NEW!! With 20,000 Teddy Bears In Washington, Ukrainian Activists Say 'Bring Kids Back' From Russia 👇

NEW!! U.S. Lawmakers, Experts Sound Alarm On Deadly Iran-Russia Axis 👇 www.rferl.org/a/us-iran-ru...

WATCH!! “Ukrainians are winning,” says @whitehouse.senate.gov “Ukraine makes me proud to be a human being.” 👇 x.com/ralakbar/sta...

NEW!! Rep Wilson on how Georgian Dream’s Pivot to Moscow and Beijing Threatens Western Security From the Black Sea to the Persian Gulf, the GD’s deepening ties with authoritarian regimes are creating a dangerous conduit for illicit trade and military hardware, he argues 👇 x.com/ralakbar/sta...

NEW!! Georgia’s ‘chilling’ crackdown on dissent must end, says Council of Europe rights chief Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty calls for repeal of ‘foreign influence’ laws and demands accountability for police violence against protesters 👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

NEW!!! Key U.S. senators urge tech giants to tackle Russian playbook in Armenia elections Bipartisan letter to Meta and Alphabet warns of coordinated disinformation campaign ahead of 2026 vote and crucial peace talks 👇

For Rep Joe Wilson, the path forward for Georgia is a return to the democratic fold. “Everything is leading to a movement worldwide for fair and free elections... and now we need them in the Republic of Georgia” 👇 www.rferl.org/a/us-lawmake...

NEW!! U.S. Quietly Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Market Turmoil, Policy Confusion www.rferl.org/a/russia-oil...

American chips still powering Russian drones despite export controls, Ukraine warns Fresh Shahed UAV strikes last month contained components made as recently as 2025, with parts linked to AMD, Texas Instruments, etc READ my interview with 🇺🇦 sanctions czar Vlasiuk 👉 www.rferl.org/a/waivers-ru...

NEW!! Putin’s phantom peace masks global sabotage campaign, warns Estonian intelligence Kremlin fakes peace while waging global influence ops, rearming fast and building a “parallel world” to pose as peacemaker READ 👇 raport.valisluureamet.ee/2026/assets/...

BREAKING!! Magyar says Orbán called to congratulate him on election victory

No Breakthrough: US, Iran Still Far Apart Following Marathon Sessions in Pakistan. Vance: "We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it" www.rferl.org/a/iran-prote...

NEW!!! Bipartisan House bill adds weight to US push for sanctions on Hungary Representative Marcy Kaptur and Congressman Don Bacon introduce BLOCK PUTIN Act as companion to Senate version, citing ‘shocking’ coordination between Budapest and Moscow 👇

NEW!!! Between Reassurance And Rhetoric: The High Stakes Of Rutte’s U.S. Diplomacy “This alliance is not ‘whistling past the graveyard,’” NATO Chief declared in DC, a pointed rebuttal to the oft-heard narrative of institutional decline. 👇 www.rferl.org/a/nato-rutte...

NEW!! Bipartisan group of U.S. senators reaffirms commitment to NATO Statement led by @SenatorShaheen and @SenThomTillis warns that any signal of U.S. withdrawal from alliance would ‘embolden’ Russia and China 👇

NEW!!! U.S. lawmakers move to choke off Putin’s ‘oil windfall’ with new sanctions bill Gregory Meeks and U.S. Representative Bill Keating introduce legislation to terminate trade licenses and starve Moscow of energy revenues used to fund Ukraine war

NEW!! As Trump’s meeting with Rutte continues behind closed doors -- now passed 90 minutes -- read the joint statement issued by House and Senate committee chairs warning of an “axis of adversaries”, making the case that "strong NATO remains firmly in the U.S. interest." 👇

NEW!! French jets intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea French fighter jets shadowed a Russian IL-20 reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, marking the first "Alpha Scramble" for the detachment since assuming air policing duties earlier this month. 👇

NEW!!! What Did The US, Iran Learn From Five Weeks Of War? Lesson learned: 👇 🇺🇸 can eliminate leaders 🇮🇷 can shut down the Strait of Hormuz -- cheaply. The balance of power just got more unpredictable, says veteran Ambassador Joey Hood READ 👇 www.rferl.org/a/joey-hood-...

NEW!! Global intelligence agencies warn of Russian 'Fancy Bear' cyber-assault on internet routers FBI and German intelligence issue joint alert over GRU-backed infiltration of thousands of devices aimed at harvesting military and infrastructure secrets 👇 www.verfassungsschutz.de/SharedDocs/k...

NEW!!! Ukraine Must Remain A Priority Amid Iran War, Estonia's Top Diplomat @tsahkna.bsky.social Tells @rferl.org.web.brid.gy READ 👇 www.rferl.org/a/iran-ukrai...

Missing US F-15E Crew Member Rescued In Iran, US Officials Say www.rferl.org/a/crew-membe...

Even Top US Jets Face Risks: F-15 Incident Highlights Complex Airspace Over Iran www.rferl.org/a/f15-warpla...

NEW Key U.S. Senators warn Rubio and Bessent over visit by sanctioned Russian delegation Bipartisan letter by Senator Wicker and Senator Shaheen raises alarm over risks and questions why Kremlin-linked officials were allowed into US for meetings with Congress and admin figures 👇

NEW!!! Iran Conflict Disrupts Private US Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine 👇 www.rferl.org/a/iran-confl...

NEW!! ‘Most successful alliance in history’: Senators Mitch McConnell and Chris Coons issue rare joint defense of NATO Senior Republican and Democrat senators push back against isolationism, insisting U.S. will remain in the 75-year-old pact that ‘underpins American security’