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A series of coordinated acts of sabotage targeting energy infrastructure took place in France, temporarily disrupting the power supply to defence industry facilities.
In December 2025, Hungary and Russia signed a 12-point plan for closer cooperation. The agreement provides for coordination between the two governments in various fields – ranging from nuclear energy to education and sport.
The National Bank has fined one bank and five financial companies. The reasons cited were breaches of financial monitoring regulations and foreign exchange legislation.
Over the course of a month of fighting, Iran has suffered significant losses, including damage to military facilities, energy infrastructure and civilian buildings. Hundreds of civilians have been killed and thousands injured as a result of the strikes.
Power cuts have been reported in frontline areas and a number of other regions due to strong winds, whilst electricity consumption has risen as the weather has turned colder.
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested in Zakarpattia; according to the investigation, she was ‘renting out’ her own children for begging.
The price of diesel fuel is rising rapidly. The sharpest price increase has been recorded at a popular petrol station – an extra 2.10 UAH per litre. The cost of Euro diesel and branded products has also gone up at other chains.
Foster families are now being sought for the four children whom Russia abducted from a children’s home in Kherson via the Russian state portal ‘usynovite.rf’.
The Security Service of Ukraine, in collaboration with international partners, carried out a cyber operation against Russian intelligence activities. As part of the operation, a spying scheme involving vulnerable internet-connected devices was uncovered.
The birds were spotted in the city centre, on the roof of an administrative building near the ‘Star of Polyn’ memorial.
Ali Reza Rahimi, Iran’s Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs, has stated that Iranian young people will form ‘human chains’ around power stations across the country as part of a nationwide symbolic event.
The Fund may expand certain lending programmes, whilst cautioning national governments against state handouts that could further exacerbate inflationary pressures.
