Politics
Trump weighs scenarios for further action on Iran
Washington has concentrated significant military resources in the Middle East, leaving open the question of whether this will be a tool for exerting pressure in negotiations with Tehran or a prelude to a large-scale strike.
Russia restores Soviet garrison in Petrozavodsk and builds up troops near NATO border
Satellite images have revealed active modernisation of military infrastructure in Karelia, which could mean the deployment of a new army corps and a significant increase in Russian troops near Finland.
Russia loses influence in Central Asia's energy market due to new regional integration
With the support of international partners, Central Asian countries are launching a ten-year REMIT project, which is shifting the balance of power in the regional electricity market and pushing Russia out of its role as coordinator.
The US offers India Venezuelan oil instead of Russian oil
Washington allows Delhi to resume oil purchases from Venezuela amid declining imports from Russia and US efforts to reduce the Kremlin's oil revenues.
A partial shutdown has begun in the US due to a delay in voting in the House of Representatives.
The Senate approved government funding, but the House of Representatives plans to consider the package of bills only at the beginning of next week, so the shutdown of federal agencies is expected to be short-lived.
The EU is considering replacing the price cap on Russian oil with a complete ban on maritime services
Brussels is discussing a new model of sanctions that could block insurance and transportation of Russian oil regardless of its price and simplify control over restrictions.
After mass protests, Trump accused Democrats of corruption and attempting to incite a riot.
The US president reacted sharply to protests against immigration policy, accusing Democrats of conspiracy and defending the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
Venezuela has opened its oil sector to private investors amid easing US sanctions
The Venezuelan Parliament has passed a law allowing private companies to independently extract and sell oil. The decision was made possible after the easing of US sanctions and has already led to the resumption of exports under international control.
Protests against Trump administration immigration raids held in the United States
Demonstrations and marches from Minneapolis to New York brought together people demanding an end to harsh federal actions against migrants. In some cities, the protests were accompanied by strikes and work stoppages.
Trump nominated his adviser for the position of Chairman of the US Federal Reserve System
Donald Trump has nominated former Board of Governors member Kevin Warsh, who previously advised him on economic policy, to head the Federal Reserve.
Coalition in the Netherlands names Russia as key threat to national security
In its programme for 2026–2030, the new Dutch coalition government has identified Russia as one of the main sources of security risks amid growing hybrid threats, cyberattacks and geopolitical tensions in Europe.
The European Commission has launched an investigation against Slovakia over the dismantling of whistleblower protections
Brussels believes that Robert Fico's government's actions violate EU rules and could lead to financial sanctions for the country.
