International Relations
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
The European Union has extended economic restrictions against Russia until 31 July 2026 due to the ongoing aggression against Ukraine
Israel warns US that Iranian missile drills could be a cover for a strike
Israeli intelligence services told the US side that the manoeuvres of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could mask preparations for an attack on Israel
Starmer and Trump discuss peace efforts in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza
British Prime Minister briefs US President on the work of the coalition of partners for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Macron announces construction of a new aircraft carrier for France
The new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will replace Charles de Gaulle and become the largest ship in the history of the French Navy
US to continue blockade of Venezuelan tankers until US assets are returned
Pentagon says naval interceptions will continue until Maduro regime returns all seized assets to the US
Japan and Central Asian countries agree on a new route for supplying resources to Europe bypassing Russia
Tokyo and five Central Asian states agree to establish the Caspian Sea route for stable supplies of critical minerals and energy
South Korea and Russia hold closed-door talks on DPRK and security
Seoul and Moscow discuss North Korea's nuclear programme and regional security risks for the first time in over a year
Netanyahu plans to inform Trump of possible new strikes on Iran
Israel believes that Iran is accelerating the resumption of its missile programme and is preparing to convince the United States of the need for new military action
Sweden will provide Ukraine with $200 million in direct budget support in 2026
Sweden announces $200 million in direct budgetary assistance to Ukraine to finance key state needs during the war
Belarus is building a closed ammunition plant for the armies of the Russian Federation and Belarus with a capacity of up to 450,000 shells per year
Since 2023, a secret project to create a full cycle of artillery and rocket ammunition production has been implemented near Minsk, focused in particular on Russia's war against Ukraine
US launches large-scale strikes against ISIS in Syria in response to the deaths of three Americans
US military conducts operation against ISIS targets in Syria after attack near Palmyra kills two US servicemen and a civilian interpreter
China record imports of Russian gold amid rising prices and financial pressure on Russia
In November, China purchased nearly $1 billion worth of gold from Russia, a historic high that comes amid a sharp decline in Russia's gold reserves
