International Relations
Germany has deployed Eurofighters to Poland to strengthen NATO's eastern flank
In response to Russian provocations, Germany has sent Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets and 150 military personnel to Poland to patrol the airspace as part of the Alliance's mission.
Zelensky travels to the UK: date of visit announced
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make an official visit to the UK on Monday, December 8. Talks with European leaders on support for Ukraine and post-war security guarantees are planned in London.
Sweden detects Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea almost every week
The head of the Swedish Navy has stated that Russia is significantly increasing its presence in the Baltic Sea — submarines, shadow tankers, and possible sabotage — posing a constant threat to the region's security.
EU and G7 are preparing a ban on maritime services for the transport of Russian oil
The European Union and the G7 countries are considering abandoning the price cap on Russian oil and plan to introduce a complete ban on maritime services related to its export — in order to cut off Russia's critical war revenues.
The US has unveiled a new strategy to prevent conflict with China, focusing on Taiwan and the South China Sea
The Donald Trump administration has released its updated 2025 National Security Strategy, which identifies containing China and preventing war over Taiwan as its top priorities. The US plans to strengthen the military presence of its allies in the region and maintain its “military advantage.”
Russia has created a ‘shadow fleet’ of more than 1,240 tankers — a new revelation from the Centre for Countering Disinformation
Since the start of its full-scale invasion, Russia has amassed an extremely large and fragile fleet of more than 1,240 tankers — officially registered as civilian vessels, but actually used to circumvent sanctions and support Russia's military operations.
Norway to acquire two more submarines with long-range missiles — strengthening the fleet for European security
Norway has signed a contract to purchase two new missile-armed submarines. This move is intended to strengthen the country's defence capabilities and protect its northern maritime borders in the context of the tense security situation in Europe.
The US has set Europe a deadline of 2027 — allies must take on a larger share of NATO's defence
The US military has called on European countries to modernise their armed forces by 2027 in order to take on a larger share of NATO's defence capabilities. This decision is intended to reduce the Alliance's dependence on the US.
The US may lift the ban on F-35 deliveries to Turkey — a diplomatic breakthrough amid the struggle with Russia
Washington has announced that it has removed the ‘Russian obstacle’ to the delivery of Turkish F-35s. This paves the way for the resumption of the programme, which was suspended due to Ankara's rapprochement with Moscow.
The Bundestag has approved military service reform — Germany will strengthen its army to respond to new threats
The German Bundestag has approved military service reform — the new rules are intended to modernise the armed forces recruitment system and enhance Germany's defence capabilities amid the security crisis in Europe.
The US has called on the EU to block the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine — conflict over financial support intensifies
According to Bloomberg, the US has called on European countries not to transfer funds from seized Russian assets to Ukraine — the decision has caused a new rift among allies over the issue of financing Kyiv.
South Korea launches nuclear submarine programme — threat of a new arms race in Asia
South Korea has announced the creation of nuclear submarines after receiving support from the United States. This decision raises fears of a new wave of naval confrontation in Asia.
