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Iranian boats attempted to stop an American tanker in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Off the coast of Oman, Iranian military boats approached a tanker flying the US flag and demanded that it prepare for boarding. The incident occurred amid mutual threats between Iran and the US and preparations for negotiations on Tehran`s nuclear programme.
German intelligence stated that Russia's military spending in 2025 reached half of its budget
The Russian Federation's actual expenditures on the war and the military significantly exceed official figures and amount to approximately 10 per cent of the country's economy. Some of the expenditures are concealed in related budget items and are directed not only against Ukraine, but also towards strengthening the military presence near NATO borders.
Syrsky announced the high performance of Ukrainian interceptor drones in the fight against "shaheds"
The Ukrainian Defence Forces are building up their capabilities to counter Russian strike drones. In January, Ukrainian-made interceptor drones showed the best results, and in total, the army aviation has already destroyed 5,830 enemy air targets.
Xi Jinping called for a "grand plan" to develop relations between China and Russia amid nuclear risks
The leaders of China and Russia held their first talks this year via videoconference. Xi Jinping stated the need for a strategic plan for bilateral relations, while Vladimir Putin promised to take a responsible approach to the issue of terminating the START III treaty with the United States.
Another round of negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia has concluded in Abu Dhabi.
Peace talks in Abu Dhabi continued in the format of trilateral meetings and working groups. According to the American side, over the past year, the list of unresolved issues between Ukraine and Russia has been significantly reduced, but key problems remain the most difficult.
In 2025, Ukrnafta drilled 25 new wells and increased resource production by 3.39%.
The company significantly increased its drilling pace during wartime and achieved record results in recent years. New wells, intensification and equipment upgrades have increased oil and gas production and reduced construction time.
Japan plans to provide Ukraine with $6 billion in aid in 2026
Since the start of the full-scale war, Japan has already provided Ukraine with more than $15 billion in support. In 2026, Tokyo plans to allocate another $6 billion, in particular to support the state budget and the energy sector.
Ukraine has agreed with its partners on a three-stage plan to respond to Russia`s violation of the future ceasefire.
In the event of systematic violations of the ceasefire, a phased response is envisaged within 24 and 72 hours, including action by European forces and support from the United States. The mechanism was discussed in December and January, ahead of a new round of consultations in Abu Dhabi.
The US shot down an Iranian drone near the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.
The incident occurred amid attempts to organise nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. After reports of the drone being shot down, oil prices rose by more than $1 per barrel.
Snowstorm in northern Japan blocked roads and claimed dozens of lives
In two weeks, snowfalls covered 15 prefectures, with drifts reaching 2 metres in the worst-hit areas. Authorities are warning of new risks due to warming temperatures and forecasting further precipitation over the weekend.
Ukraine received its first shipment of American LNG in 2026
Almost 100 million cubic metres of gas have already been delivered to the Ukrainian gas transmission system. Supplies from the United States are expected to become a key resource for ensuring stability during the winter amid freezing temperatures and attacks on the energy sector.
Ukraine, the United States and Russia have begun a new round of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Consultations began on 4 February in the UAE following Russia's massive attack on Ukraine. Negotiations are taking place in several stages with the involvement of working groups and final synchronisation of positions.