Vladimir Osechkin suspends Gulagu.net amid escalating threats from Russian agents and a global human rights crisis impacting activists worldwide.
Jay Clayton confirmed as Director of National Intelligence by a narrow Senate vote, facing partisan opposition and lacking prior intelligence experience.
A Russian-linked bot network has intensified disinformation in Germany, deploying fake media to influence voter sentiment ahead of September regional elections.
Germany defends the International Criminal Court amid a US campaign to limit its jurisdiction, with the EU rejecting claims that the ICC threatens US sovereignty.
June 2026 saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since the invasion began, with UN reports indicating a continued rise in deaths and injuries amid ongoing Russian attacks.
PACE adopts resolution condemning democratic decline in Georgia, urging government to end opposition persecution and ensure free elections amid official Georgian criticism.
Armenia’s Central Election Commission recounts votes at 637 polling stations, adjusting tallies for major parties ahead of final certification.
The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from bidding on government cloud tenders in strategic sectors to reduce dependence on U.S. tech firms.
Drone attacks in Rostov and Saratov regions ignite fires at oil storage and refinery facilities, causing infrastructure damage but no reported casualties.
Investigations reveal Western governesses teach foreign languages to Vladimir Putin’s alleged children, with annual costs reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars.
NATO intelligence reveals Russia’s potential deployment of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles on the ocean floor, signaling a new strategic dimension in underwater deterrence.
Paris prosecutors report around 20 alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims have come forward, advancing investigations into human trafficking facilitators in France.
Russian forces conducted drone and missile strikes overnight on May 17 targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, causing property damage and injuries but no reported fatalities.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds resigns following unauthorized drone incursions linked to Ukraine, raising concerns over Baltic airspace security amid regional conflicts.
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro fled Hungary for the US amid extradition efforts by Poland’s government following Hungary’s new prime minister’s pledge.
A drone crashed into a residential building in western Moscow, causing facade damage and shattered windows. Emergency services responded swiftly, and two other drones were intercepted.
US acting Chargé d’Affaires Julie Davis plans to leave Kyiv amid reported disagreements with Trump’s reduced support for Ukraine, creating a key diplomatic vacancy during rising regional tensions.
Germany attributes a phishing campaign targeting Signal users in politics and media to Russia, with investigations underway and compromised accounts including top officials.
A fake BBC video circulated online falsely showed a stolen Cezanne painting in Ukrainian President Zelensky’s office, linked to a Russian GRU disinformation network.