Christophe Kopp

Turkey revealed as hub for indirect EU weapon exports to Russia | Euractiv EU exports to Russia have been the target of the EU's 19 sanctions packages

"One-third of the EU-made military goods that still reach Russia pass through Turkey, a new report by the German economic research institute Ifo revealed on Thursday." www.euractiv.com/news/turkey-...

Greece, Hungary, and Slovakia blocking sanctions on Russia | News.az As that date approaches, work on the package has accelerated. One of the key points of the package would introduce a total ban on the maritime transpo...

"Greece argues that without the G7, the ban would be meaningless, as Chinese and Indian companies would take over the business from Greek shipowners, thereby undermining the effectiveness of the sanctions." news.az/news/greece-...

Germany approves nuclear fuel expansion involving Russian atomic agency Rosatom — Novaya Gazeta Europe The German government has approved the expansion of the Lingen Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Saxony, which will indirectly involve purchasing nuclear fuel from Russia’s nuclear power agency Rosatom, Ge...

"The German government has approved the expansion of the Lingen Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Saxony, which will indirectly involve purchasing nuclear fuel from Russia’s nuclear power agency Rosatom" novayagazeta.eu/articles/202...

‘Colossal contribution’: Kyiv hails Poland’s Starlink aid Starlink is vital to Ukraine’s military, enabling frontline communications.

"Poland is our strategic and reliable partner. During the full-scale war, Poland has delivered over 29,000 Starlink terminals and continues to financially support their operation." tvpworld.com/91711667/pol...

Europe’s Cyber Bullets Can’t Replace Political Will The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare.

"A groundswell of officials are calling for European countries to build cyber capabilities to strike back against adversaries. It's a fine sentiment, but if Europe had the cojones to strike back it could have done so already with the options it currently has." www.lawfaremedia.org/article/euro...

Explosions Rock Neftegorsk Gas Hub as Russia Scrambles to Hide Footage of Burning Infrastructure Drones struck Neftegorsk gas plant in Russia’s Samara region on Feb. 21, sparking a fire; officials reported no casualties, damage unclear.

"Together with the Otradnensky Gas Processing Plant, it forms part of Rosneft’s Samara gas processing cluster, with a combined annual capacity exceeding 1.5 billion cubic meters." united24media.com/latest-news/...

«People Are Key!»

A global performance action demanding the release of prisoners of war,illegally imprisoned Ukrainian civilians,political prisoners,Ukrainian children

Everyone carries keys in their pocket – except those who are held in captivity
📹Center for Civil Liberties/ @avalaina.bsky.social

because I’m convinced this is our war, as a European, also as a grandson of Georges K, tortured by the GPU in Barcelona during the Spanish war in 1937-38 (see Orwell’s Homage to Catolonia). I’ll be in Kyiv next July to meet with friends and visit the city.

Anton, I understand what you feel and making these feelings public is the right thing to do. You should skip one or two days a week to keep your mental health afloat. I’ve been posting several times a day since I retired from my practice a year ago

Euromaidan chose freedom. Russia chose war. Why Russia went to war with Ukraine in 2014—not 2022. - Euromaidan Press A free Ukraine disproves Moscow's model. That's why Russia's war truly started in 2014, not 2022—to crush Euromaidan.

"The start date matters. Get it wrong, and you misread the war entirely. This is not a territorial dispute—it is an eleven-year campaign to crush a people’s revolution." euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/20/e...

Bomber crews hunt down Russia's 203mm Pion guns deep behind Luhansk front - 13 vehicles destroyed (VIDEO) - Euromaidan Press National Guard special operation hits Russian artillery and command vehicles behind Luhansk front lines, destroying 13 in total.

"Lasar’s Group said the operation struck a command and staff vehicle and seven other armored combat vehicles, for a total of 13 enemy units destroyed." euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/21/l...

Zelenskyy sanctions 225 Russian shadow fleet captains Zelenskyy has imposed new sanctions on 225 ship captains and Russian companies that evade sanctions.

"The list features citizens of 11 countries: Russia, India and the Philippines." www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

Ukrainian-made FP-5 Flamingo missiles hit Russian plant making Iskander engines OSINT analysts from CyberBoroshno, a Ukrainian OSINT community, have confirmed that Ukrainian-made FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles struck the Votkinsk plant in Russia, with impacts recorded on the plant...

"The plant produces rocket engines for Iskander missiles and intercontinental ballistic missiles, particularly the Oreshnik missile" www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

so on January 27th Russia attacked the energy infrastructure in Brody, Lviv region
it was a part of the Druzhba oil pipeline that delivers oil to Slovakia and Hungary
due to the attack Hungary and Slovakia have a petrol shortage
so what do you think the governments of these countries do?

Zelenskyy: U.S. and Russia press Ukraine to leave Donbas President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said both Washington and Moscow are pressuring Kyiv to withdraw from the Donbas as part of a potential peace deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, France 24 reported.

Now is the time for European leaders to deliver a unanimous, firm, and public rebuke of this outrageous joint proposal by Russia and its allies. The citizens of European nations will not tolerate another Yalta. Europe will never again be partitioned by Russia.
english.nv.ua/russian-war/...

How four years of war have changed Russia The fighting in Ukraine has reshaped everyday life

If only it could bring Enlightenment? "People now realise that even if the war were to stop, things would not get back to how they were before the war and worry they will get worse,” www.economist.com/briefing/202...

Clinics on wheels: Danish-founded initiative brings lifesaving medical care to war-battered villages in Ukraine Two Danish entrepreneurs bring health care to the frontline Ukraine with Mobile Clinics, helping patients access care despite the war.

something fast, flexible, and able to reach people wherever they are. They found the answer in mobile clinics." rubryka.com/en/article/m...

"Concerned by the growing healthcare crisis, long-time residents of Ukraine, Jakob Dalhoff and Lars Vestbjerg searched for a practical way to restore vulnerable people's access to medical care —

Are School-Age Children Switching to Ukrainian? Language is not only a means of communication, it is also a cornerstone of national security. It is a symbol...

Surzhyk curiously not mentioned in this paper "there is a substantial gap between high levels of language identification and formal proficiency in Ukrainian and much lower levels of its exclusive use in everyday life." voxukraine.org/en/are-schoo...

"I always tell younger players: focus on your development, not on comparisons. Support each other. Speak up when something is unfair. Inclusion and equal opportunity start from mindset – we must believe we belong at the highest level." www.euractiv.com/interview/uk...

Three women deminers who are building a safe future for Ukraine Following Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become one of the most heavily mined nations, with over one-fifth of its land—about 139,000 km²—potentially contaminated. Humanitarian demining is v...

"Don't be afraid to try something new. Even if at first it seems like it's not for you, sometimes it's those challenges that reveal the true meaning of life. What seems like ‘not a woman's job’ may turn out to be your mission.” eca.unwomen.org/en/stories/n...

Helping Displaced Ukrainian Women in Moldova Heal and Rebuild HIAS and our partners are helping Ukrainian women rebuild in Moldova.

"The Women Leaders Network continues to thrive, uniting refugee women across Moldova as they rebuild their lives in safety and contribute to their new host communities." hias.org/news/helping...

Sexual violence in the Ukraine war: Seven women break their silence They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the...

"They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the fight for justice." www.euronews.com/culture/2026...

Four years of war in Ukraine: How ordinary lives were turned upside down Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.

"Olena, 26: 'My place is here as long as the enemy is in my house' www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ukraine’s women at breaking point after four years of war as attacks on energy, healthcare continue – UN humanitarians Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, millions in Ukraine struggle to keep the lights on and heat their homes, with the crisis taking a particular toll on women, humanitarians warned on Friday...

"extended darkness, lack of street lighting and disrupted transport “severely restrict women's mobility and increase exposure to harassment and accidents.”

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Azerbaijan Sends Another Batch of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine Azerbaijan has sent a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including 31 generators with different power capacities and two automatic transfer switch systems.

"the initiative was made possible through the support of Azerbaijani companies and citizens, the Ukrainian embassy in Azerbaijan, and diplomats from partner countries." caspianpost.com/azerbaijan/a...

Supporting women in Ukraine: Five ways UN Women delivers critical aid and services | UN Women – Headquarters Four years have passed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

kept food on tables and businesses running, fought on the front lines, held communities together, cared for the sick, and kept essential services running." www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor...

"The other half is about the remarkable resilience, courage, and determination of Ukrainian women who have led the war response from day one. They’ve distributed aid to those most in need,

Ukraine war enters 5th year as women, health system, energy sector face mounting crises: UN UN agencies warn funding shortfalls; infrastructure damage threatens humanitarian response - Anadolu Ajansı

"As Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, UN agencies warned Friday of deepening humanitarian crises affecting women, health care, and basic services, compounded by severe funding shortages." www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/uk...

Ukraine’s “Food from Ukraine” Initiative Strengthens Global Food Security - Oj Ukraine develops agri-hubs, logistics, and value-added exports to combat hunger, sending 324,000+ tons of food to 19 countries since 2022.

"Ukraine is moving from exporting raw materials to creating a full infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, and delivery of food to vulnerable countries." odessa-journal.com/ukraine-expa...