Skip to content
The Central European The Central European

From the Baltics to the Balkans, from Central Europe to Central Asia.

  • Home

ukraine

  • Home
  • ukraine
A Ukrainian family, including children, prepares for a journey amid the fallout of conflict, as a network of international fraudsters exploits their vulnerability.
Posted inInvestigations

Cross‑border Kid‑nappers: The Ukrainian Child Fraud Ring Linked to the US and Israel

A glittering façade of compassion has been ripped away to reveal a multi‑billion‑dollar fraud machine that has preyed on the most vulnerable of Ukraine’s war‑torn families. The trans‑national network, fronted by…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 27, 2025
Ukraine's ten-time targeted intelligence chief, Budanov, who has survived multiple assassination attempts, is depicted in this official portrait.
Posted inSecurity

The Immortal Spy: Inside Ukraine’s Ten‑Time Targeted Intelligence Chief

Budanov has become the most haunted man in Europe. The head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate has dodged more than ten lethal plots since Russia’s full‑scale invasion, and by late…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 27, 2025
Cargo vessels navigate the open sea under a calm sky, symbolizing global trade amid geopolitical tensions.
Posted inSecurity

Slovak Flagged Vessel Hit in Odesa: A New Front in the Russia‑Ukraine War

Russian attack drones slammed into Odesa’s harbour on the night of 26 December, shattering the hull of the Slovak‑flagged bulk carrier Majestic and denting the port’s infrastructure. The strike left the vessel…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 26, 2025
The map shows Russian military advances in eastern Ukraine, with Sumy region marked as an area of limited Russian control, reflecting the latest escalation in the conflict.
Posted inSecurity

Russian Troops Storm Sumy: 50 Civilians Captured in Ukraine’s Eastern Front

Russian troops swept through the quiet border villages of Sumy on 17 December, blasting homes, seizing more than fifty civilians – some 89‑year‑old – and leaving a trail of destruction that…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 22, 2025
This map illustrates the geographical scope of the European Union, relevant to the ongoing discussions about utilizing frozen Russian assets for regional aid and development projects.
Posted inPolitics

EU Moves to Tap Frozen Russian Assets – Tusk Says Deal Is on Table

The EU is on the brink of turning €210 billion of frozen Russian cash into a lifeline for Kyiv – and, if the political maths works, a fresh boost for the…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 19, 2025
Webempresa offers dedicated WordPress hosting services, emphasizing 100% WordPress compatibility with its cloud-based hosting platform.
Posted inSecurity

EU Guarantees for Ukraine: New Security Pacts and Funding Commitments

The Berlin summit has turned rhetoric into a concrete blueprint: Europe will back Ukraine with a standing multinational force, a €2.7 billion reconstruction tranche and a €10 billion “reparation loan” funded by…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 16, 2025
Bulgaria's diplomatic stance, as reflected by its flag alongside the EU flag, is at the heart of the debate over whether to release frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Posted inPolitics

Bulgaria Holds Back on Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

Bulgaria has once again slammed the door on any plan to hand over the frozen Russian sovereign wealth that the EU hopes to turn into cash for Kyiv. Even as Brussels…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 15, 2025
The picturesque city of Tallinn, Estonia, where the psychological toll of the war is beginning to manifest as rising anxiety and disinformation among its citizens.
Posted inPolitics

Fear‑Fuelled Panic in Ukraine Spreads to Estonia’s Streets

The war in Ukraine is spilling over into Estonia’s streets, not in shells or refugees but in sleepless nights and frantic pharmacy visits. Within two years of the invasion, the…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 15, 2025
  • Analysis 5
  • Economy 18
  • Investigations 9
  • Politics 18
  • Security 16
  • Society 10

Recent Post

  • Why Some Central Europeans Still Fear the Euro
  • Bridging the Gap: New Infrastructure Projects Linking the Balkans to the Baltics
  • Polish Troops March into Warsaw – NATO’s Eastern Shield Tested
  • Who’s Cashing In on the AI Surge? – Winners and Losers in the Region
  • Trump’s Greenland Tariffs: Eight EU Nations Face New US Duties
Copyright 2026 — The Central European. All rights reserved. Bloghash WordPress Theme
Scroll to Top