International Relations
Europe's critical infrastructure is under constant threat of sabotage
Europe's critical infrastructure, particularly in the Baltic Sea, remains at high risk of sabotage amid Russia's war against Ukraine, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has said.
In 2025, Europe provided Ukraine with military assistance worth more than $21.5 billion
In 2025, European countries increased military aid to Ukraine to more than $21.5 billion, which is $1.5 billion more than a year earlier, the President's Office reports.
Maduro says he is ready for talks with the US on drug trafficking, oil and migration
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared his openness to dialogue with the United States on the fight against drug trafficking, oil and migration amid a large-scale US campaign against smuggling in the Caribbean region.
Sanctioned tanker tries to hide under Russian flag after being chased by US
The sanctioned tanker Bella 1, which the US considers to be a flagless vessel, is trying to avoid detention by claiming Russian registration. Moscow has already appealed to Washington to stop the persecution.
US military destroys five drug cartel vessels in two days
The Pentagon reported the elimination of five drug trafficking vessels on 30 and 31 December. During the operation, the US killed eight members of drug gangs in international waters.
Iran allegedly offers to sell advanced weapons for cryptocurrency
The Financial Times reports that Iran is considering selling drones, missiles, and even ships to foreign buyers with payment in cryptocurrency to circumvent financial restrictions and sanctions barriers.
Budanov on war, Russia's resources, negotiations and geopolitics
In an interview with Suspilne, Kyrylo Budanov summed up the state of the war at the end of 2025, assessed Russia's resources, prospects for negotiations, and explained the logic of the United States and Donald Trump.
Two crew members of the Fitburg vessel detained in Finland due to damage to the cable between Finland and Estonia
The Finnish police detained two sailors of the Fitburg vessel, which is suspected of damaging the submarine communication cable between Finland and Estonia. Sanctioned cargo was found on board.
CIA and NSA do not confirm Russia's claims about attack on Putin's residence
US intelligence agencies have concluded that the Ukrainian Armed Forces did not attack Vladimir Putin's residence in Valdai with drones. This was reported by the WSJ and CNN. Donald Trump shared an NYP article blaming Russia for the disruption of peace.
Macron announces new European commitments to protect Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Russia's war against Ukraine remains the main factor of instability in Europe. In 2026, European states will take on new commitments to defend and support Ukraine.
Estonia will lead the NB8 cooperation format from 1 January 2026
From 1 January 2026, Estonia will take over the coordination of the NB8 format. The priorities will be regional security, support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia, and deepening defence and economic integration.
A telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia is damaged in the Gulf of Finland. The vessel is detained
Elisa's submarine telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia was damaged in the Gulf of Finland. Finnish authorities detained a vessel suspected of being involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
