International Relations
Russia expands cooperation with India — joint production of drones Institute for the Study of War (ISW)
Moscow seeks to strengthen its military machine — Russia and India are establishing cooperation in the production of combat drones, which gives Russia new opportunities for waging war.
Terrible attack in Sudan: dozens dead, including children
At least 116 people, including nearly 50 children, were killed in an attack by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militants on the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan state. The attack has been recognised as a war crime, and evacuation and investigation efforts are ongoing.
Echoes of 1939: Czech president warns Europe not to appease Russia
The Czech president believes that repeated violations of NATO airspace by Russia may require a ‘tough response’ — including the destruction of enemy aircraft — if Moscow cannot be restrained by diplomacy.
Chinese fighter jets locked radar onto Japanese aircraft — Tokyo lodged a protest
Japan has stated that two Chinese fighter jets locked their fire-control radars onto Japanese military aircraft near Okinawa — the incident has been described as threatening, and Tokyo has lodged a protest with Beijing.
Trump threatens ground strikes on Venezuela over drug trafficking
US President Donald Trump has warned that countries supplying drugs to the US could become targets of military strikes, with strikes on ground targets in Venezuela planned in the near future.
Ukraine and Russia have lost more than 2 million together - Keith Kellogg
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that a peace plan to end the war could be implemented if the status of Donbas and control over the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant are agreed upon — these are the issues currently blocking the agreement.
Department of War – for the ‘Arsenal of Freedom’: Pete Hegseth's new strategic doctrine
Secretary of the Department of War Pete Hegseth presented a course for modernising the armed forces and intensifying the fight against drug trafficking, with an emphasis on defending the Western Hemisphere, analysing military lessons learned in Europe, and deterring China.
The US has approved the sale of bombs to Canada worth $2.7 billion
The US State Department has given the green light to a potential multi-billion dollar deal — Canada may receive modern aerial bombs to strengthen its defence capabilities.
Czech helicopters and Polish fighter jets took to the skies during the missile strike on Ukraine
Due to Russia's night-time attack on Ukraine, Czech helicopters in Poland and Polish fighter jets were deployed to support air defence — no threat to Polish airspace was confirmed.
Moldova asks Romania for help with electricity after Russia's attack on Ukraine
Following Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, Moldova announced the risk of large-scale power cuts and turned to Romania and other partners for urgent electricity supplies.
Polish opposition leader accuses PiS MPs of ties to Russian crypto sponsor
Political tensions in Poland are escalating — opposition party leader Donald Tusk has accused MPs from the ruling Prawo i Sprawiedliwość party of using funding from a Russian crypto company, which could indicate external influence on parliament.
The US offers Poland 250 Stryker armored vehicles for $1
Washington has offered Warsaw 250 used Stryker armored vehicles for a symbolic $1. Poland is ready to accept the offer, and the deal could strengthen NATO's eastern flank amid Russian aggression.
