drones

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conflict 2026-05-08

Russia's Victory Day Ceasefire Is Already Over

Putin declared a 48-hour truce for May 9 commemorations. Ukraine launched 427 drones into Russia anyway. The ceasefire is real as theater and worthless as strategy.

conflict 2026-04-25

Britain Shot Down a Russian Drone Over Ukraine. Or It Didn't.

Romania says the RAF engaged and destroyed a Russian drone over Ukrainian territory. The UK MoD says the jets returned to base without firing. The gap between those two accounts is where the actual escalation lives.

conflict 2026-04-14

Europe Is Trying to Win a War the US Stopped Funding

Zelenskyy rejected a 'NATO-light' deal in Berlin, signed 10 defense agreements with Germany, and now expects a $105 billion EU loan after Orban's election loss. The market says there's still only a 10.5% chance of a ceasefire by June 30.