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Russia may be preparing an attack on Starlink with new satellite weapons
NATO intelligence suggests that Moscow is developing a system to hit Starlink satellites with clouds of debris. Experts doubt the realism of such a scenario because of the risk of space chaos
Putin is betting on the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route
Russia is investing in Arctic oil and gas and a fleet of icebreakers in an effort to compensate for sanctions and reduced exports to Europe. The Kremlin hopes to turn the Northern Sea Route into a key trade artery
Russia blocks transfer of consulate building in Gdansk after decision to close it
Following the cancellation of the work permit for the Russian consulate in Gdansk, Moscow announced the presence of its employee in the building. The city is preparing to take legal steps to return the property to the state
A massive attack on the power grid. Emergency power cuts are in effect in Ukraine
Overnight, Russia launched its ninth large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy sector since the beginning of the year. Some regions are almost completely without power, emergency schedules have been introduced across the country
Russia's gas and LNG exports to China increased significantly in 2025
Russian gas supplies to China grew by a quarter over the year, while LNG supplies reached record volumes, exceeding those from Australia
Truce between Thailand and Cambodia not agreed at ASEAN meeting
ASEAN foreign ministers failed to reach an agreement on a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. The parties agreed to hold a meeting of the border committee on 24 December
Gold and silver update all-time highs on the back of rates and geopolitics
Precious metals prices rose sharply on expectations of a US rate cut and rising global tensions. Gold and silver post best annual performance in more than 40 years
Russia seeks to cut Ukraine off from the sea, but the Navy keeps the sea corridor open
Russia has not abandoned its plans to blockade Ukraine from the sea, but the Ukrainian Navy is deterring the threat and ensuring the functioning of the sea corridor through which most foreign trade passes
Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes yield results almost every day, pressure on Russian oil revenues increases
The President said that strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and international sanctions were reducing the Kremlin's financial capabilities. He also initiated a revision of the state calendar to reflect military realities
Gold and watches worth millions: what was found during searches at Sviatoslav Piskun's villa in France
During the searches in France, significant amounts of cash, gold bars and a collection of luxury watches were seized from the former Prosecutor General of Ukraine. French law enforcement authorities opened criminal proceedings
Zelensky: about 1,100 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian Armed Forces hold positions
The President said that the situation at the front was under control. Ukrainian troops hold back enemy pressure near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad and make progress in the Kupyansk sector
Russia's night attack on Ukraine: dead and dozens of wounded in Kyiv and regions
A Russian night and morning attack resulted in casualties and widespread destruction in the capital and at least six regions of Ukraine. Residential buildings, energy and port infrastructure were damaged