EXCLUSIVE – Former Rep. Mike Rogers, who was the GOP Senate nominee in Michigan in last year’s election, is launching a second straight Republican run for the Senate in the crucial Great Lakes battleground state. Rogers, a former FBI special agent who later served as chair of the House Intelligence Committee during his tenure in […]
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5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia
The European Commission recently unveiled a plan for rearming the European Union and strengthening the bloc’s defense capabilities. By 2030, the Commission intends to arm Ukraine and develop member states’ militaries to the extent needed to deter or counter Russian aggression. To fund this effort, the Commission plans to borrow 800 billion euros ($873 billion) […]
Internal messages hint at key reason Trump DOJ dropped case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Three weeks ago, the media was consumed by a firestorm that broke out when President Donald Trump’s acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon, resigned in protest over being ordered to end the prosecution of New York Mayor Eric Adams. The acceptance of Sassoon’s indignant and public resignation was […]
Ukraine hits key Russian military sites in Crimea, Krasnodar Krai, General Staff says
Ukraine targeted key Russian military and industrial sites in occupied Crimea and Krasnodar Krai, striking the Saky and Kacha military airfields and the Tuapse oil refinery, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Feb. 26. The operation, conducted by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces and military intelligence agency (HUR) in coordination with other units, aimed to degrade Russia’s […]
Federal judge in major blue city blocks key Trump move on refugees: ‘Not limitless’
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s move to suspend refugee admissions into the United States in response to a lawsuit from refugee aid groups. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office suspending refugee resettlement and ordering the Department of Homeland Security to report back in 90 days […]
‘Putin is weak. We must use that’ — Zelensky’s Munich speech in 5 key quotes
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech on the second day of the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15 was met with several rounds of applause. The Ukrainian president called for the creation of an “army of Europe” and emphasized the changes in relations between Europe and the U.S. during Donald Trump‘s second presidential term. Zelensky also said […]
Drones reportedly target key Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai
Drones attacked Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on Feb. 10, reportedly targeting the Afipskiy oil refinery, a key facility processing 6.25 million tons of oil annually, claimed Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation. The refinery, located roughly 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the front line, is a strategic logistics hub for diesel fuel and […]
Syrskyi marks first year in office by highlighting key achievements, including strikes on 377 military targets in Russia
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi highlighted key military achievements during his first year in office, including long-range strikes, technological advancements, and NATO-standard training, in a Facebook post on Feb. 8. According to the statement, over the past year, Ukraine’s defense forces successfully targeted 377 military sites in Russia, with attacks reaching as far as 1,700 km. “DeepStrike’s […]
Zelensky looks to domestic, EU funders for key projects amid US aid freeze
President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed the government to identify domestic and European funding sources for key projects in energy infrastructure, veterans’ affairs, and border checkpoints during the 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his inauguration day suspending foreign assistance programs for 90 days, jeopardizing many critical […]
The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets
Editor’s note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights’ The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events, delivered directly to your inbox every Sunday. With 8 eight days left until the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald […]