Politics
Von der Leyen called for tougher sanctions against Russia in Munich and discussed new restrictions with US senators
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with a bipartisan delegation of US senators on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, during which the parties discussed further strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia.
Industrial and export sectors of the Russian Federation have entered the zone of maximum bankruptcy risk
The financial condition of medium and large enterprises in Russia continued to deteriorate until the end of 2025, and against the backdrop of sanctions, falling demand and the Central Bank's tight policy, the risks of bankruptcies in 2026 will increase primarily in industry and export sectors.
Australia allocates $2.76 billion for nuclear submarine shipyard under AUKUS
Canberra is allocating 3.9 billion Australian dollars to develop shipbuilding infrastructure in Osborne to implement a defence pact with the United States and the United Kingdom, with the total cost of the project estimated at 30 billion.
Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil, with China as the main target
The US intends to sharply restrict Iranian oil exports to China and increase economic pressure on Tehran, combining sanctions with nuclear negotiations and a military presence in the Middle East.
In 2026, Britain will deploy an aircraft carrier strike group in the Arctic and North Atlantic
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deployment of a British aircraft carrier strike group led by HMS Prince of Wales in the Arctic and North Atlantic waters in 2026, in cooperation with the United States, Canada and NATO allies.
Orbán called Brussels the main threat to freedom and responded to Zelenskyy regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU
During an election rally in Budapest, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sharply criticised the European Union leadership, stating that Hungarians should fear Brussels rather than the East, and entered into a new correspondence dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Canada has officially joined the EU SAFE programme, which provides loans for joint arms purchases.
Canada has become the only non-European country to officially join the European Union's Security Action for Europe programme, which provides preferential loans for investments in defence capabilities and joint arms purchases.
EU prepares new security strategy amid threat from Russia – Callas
The European Union is working on a new security strategy that will cover all aspects of the continent's defence in a more aggressive geopolitical environment. This was announced by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas during the Munich Security Conference.
Obama responded to a video with racist undertones shared by Trump
Former US President Barack Obama has commented for the first time on a video posted by Donald Trump on his social media account. The video depicted Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys, sparking a wave of criticism and accusations of racism.
Pistorius in Munich: security guarantees for Ukraine cannot become a new Budapest Memorandum
The future peace for Ukraine must be based on real and effective security guarantees, rather than repeating the mistakes of 1994, when the Budapest Memorandum failed to prevent Russian aggression.
The Ukrainian people were honoured with the Ewald von Kleist Award in Munich
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received the Ewald von Kleist Award in Munich, which this year was awarded to the Ukrainian people for their determination, resilience and contribution to the defence of freedom in Europe.
NATO orders €200 million worth of 120 mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed its first orders for 120 mm tank ammunition from German company Rheinmetall worth around €200 million under a framework agreement signed last year.
