Politics
Ukraine is forming an anti-ballistic missile coalition in Europe – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting of national security advisers from a number of countries, focusing on the production of anti-ballistic systems in Europe.
US Secretary of State Rubio is flying to China wearing a tracksuit, just like Maduro, and under a new name
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has travelled to China with President Donald Trump for talks with the country’s leader, Xi Jinping.
Trump has stated that he views Venezuela as a potential 51st state of the US
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is seriously considering the possibility of Venezuela joining the United States. Against this backdrop, the US continues to encourage oil companies to operate in the country following the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power.
Lukashenko announced that the Belarusian army is preparing for war and that a targeted mobilisation is underway
The self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has announced that the Belarusian army will continue its preparations for possible hostilities. According to him, the country plans to carry out a targeted mobilisation of specific units.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on Russian companies operating within the Russian defence industry
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees implementing the National Security and Defence Council’s decisions on sanctions. Ukraine has extended restrictions against 13 individuals and 21 legal entities, and has imposed new sanctions against 34 Russians and 32 Russian companies linked to the supply of goods to the Russian military-industrial complex.
Magura drone near Greece: Ukraine responds to Athens’ statements
Greece has stated that the explosive-laden marine drone found near the island of Lefkada may be a Ukrainian Magura-type drone. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias described the incident as a threat to shipping, whilst the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded that it had no confirmation regarding the drone’s origin.
The EU is drawing up new rules to tackle addictive social media design
The European Union is stepping up pressure on social media platforms over the risks they pose to children and teenagers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that Brussels is working on new rules designed to restrict the ‘addictive’ design of these platforms. The platforms in question are TikTok, Meta and X.
Ukraine is launching a ‘transport visa-free regime’ with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed to introduce a ‘transport visa-free regime’ for freight transport. From 1 January 2027, bilateral and transit freight transport between the two countries will be carried out without permits.
Trump has named his 'dream team' for the 2028 presidential election
US President Donald Trump has described Vice-President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a "dream team" for the 2028 presidential election. However, he has so far refrained from offering his official endorsement.
The US and Russia are discussing a possible ‘ceasefire’ without security guarantees for Ukraine — media reports
Sources in diplomatic circles report new informal contacts between the US and Russia regarding a possible temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. Kyiv is concerned that the scenarios under discussion do not yet include any concrete security guarantees for Ukraine.
The US is in talks to open three more military bases in Greenland
The United States is in talks with Denmark regarding the expansion of its military presence in Greenland. According to sources, Washington is seeking to open three new bases in the south of the island.
The US is in talks with Denmark over new military facilities in Greenland — BBC
The administration of US President Donald Trump is in talks with Denmark regarding the deployment of new military facilities in Greenland. These are intended to be used to monitor the activities of Russia and China.
