International Relations
US deploys troops and specialised aircraft to the Caribbean amid pressure on Venezuela
The United States has deployed special aircraft and troops to the Caribbean. According to media reports, up to 15,000 US troops, dozens of ships and at least 10 Osprey convertibles are already in the region
Zelenskyy: peace deal may be put to referendum if it includes special status for territories
The President said that ratification of the document on the end of the war is possible both through parliament and through a national referendum, depending on how the territorial issue is resolved
Zelensky reveals details of 20 points of draft basic peace agreement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a draft 20-point framework document on ending the war with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Russia and stressed that the parties had come much closer to agreeing on most positions
German Foreign Minister warns of the risk of Russia preparing to attack NATO during the ceasefire
Johannes Wadefuhl said that Moscow could use a possible ceasefire in Ukraine to build up its military capabilities. Berlin calls on NATO to maintain its course of strengthening defence and support for Ukraine
Plane carrying Libyan army chief of staff crashes over Ankara in Turkey
After taking off from Ankara, controllers lost radio contact with the plane, which could have been carrying Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad. There were four other people on board, and before the signal was lost, the crew requested an emergency landing
Russia's economy supports the war, but may collapse in 2026
Sanctions against the oil sector, falling budget revenues and the risk of a banking crisis are weakening the Russian economy. Experts warn that the system may not be able to withstand the burden of war as early as next year
Trump says the US will keep oil and tankers seized off Venezuela
The US President has confirmed that Washington will not return the oil and ships detained near Venezuela. We are talking about more than a million barrels of raw materials and increased pressure on the regime of Nicolas Maduro
Trump administration orders nearly 30 US ambassadors to return home immediately
Almost three dozen career US ambassadors are being recalled from their posts without explanation. The diplomats' union says that such a massive decision has never been made in the history of the US Foreign Service
US nuclear submarine arrives in South Korea to replenish supplies
The US nuclear-powered submarine USS Greeneville calls at the base in Busan. The visit was the first of its kind since the new South Korean president took office
US destroys another drug cartel vessel in the Pacific
The US military has struck a stealthy drug trafficking vessel in international waters. Intelligence confirmed its use on drug trafficking routes to the US
Trump announces creation of a new class of super-powered warships for the US Navy
The US President announced the launch of the Golden Fleet programme and the construction of a new class of Trump Class battleships. According to him, the ships will be 100 times more powerful than the previous ones and equipped with hypersonic and laser weapons
Disagreements in the White House. Diplomacy of Vitkoff and Rubio on Russia's war against Ukraine
Disagreements over peace talks with Russia have escalated in Donald Trump's team. Special envoy Steve Witkoff is acting independently and disregarding security protocols, causing tension with Secretary of State Marco Rubio
