War
NATO says Russia is losing thousands of troops for every kilometre it advances in Ukraine
The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, said that Russia is suffering significant losses on the front lines in Ukraine, while gaining only minor territorial gains. At the same time, according to his assessment, in the event of a peace agreement, Moscow could restore its military capabilities within three to five years.
British and French paratroopers have completed preparations for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
More than 600 soldiers from the 16th Air Assault Brigade conducted final training exercises in France alongside the 11th Parachute Brigade. The manoeuvres took place amid reports of a possible deployment of peacekeeping forces in the event of a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv.
Negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme ended without agreement amid tough demands from the US
The latest round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva ended without any agreements being reached. The parties remain far from a compromise on key issues, and Washington is stepping up both diplomatic and military pressure.
The Vatican has issued a stamp in honour of Ukrainian Catholics
The Vatican has unveiled a new postage stamp dedicated to Catholics in Ukraine. It depicts Kyiv Cathedral during a blackout.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares readiness to negotiate with Vladimir Putin
The President of Ukraine has stated that he is ready to meet with Vladimir Putin for the sake of peace, but will not agree to concessions on territory. In an interview with Sky News, he also called on the US to increase pressure on Moscow and spoke about the harshest winter in decades.
Pakistan strikes cities in Afghanistan — war declared
Pakistan carried out air and ground strikes on targets in several cities in Afghanistan. The country's defence minister called the events "open warfare."
Zelensky called the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline impractical despite the demands of Hungary and Slovakia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he does not consider it necessary to resume operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline. According to him, the price of such decisions is too high given the security situation.
David Petraeus stated that strikes against Iran would not lead to regime change.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus believes that even a large-scale US military strike against Iran is unlikely to lead to the overthrow of the current government in Tehran. He called for a sober assessment of the consequences of possible actions.
Ukraine is speeding up the installation of anti-drone nets and plans to cover 4,000 kilometres of roads by the end of the year.
In frontline and border areas, road protection against Russian drones is being strengthened. By the end of the year, there are plans to install another 4,000 kilometres of anti-drone nets.
Employees cannot be dismissed for staying in shelters — lawyers
In Ukraine, an employee's stay in a shelter during an air raid alert is not considered absenteeism and cannot be grounds for dismissal. An employee has the right to leave the workplace for safety reasons.
Norway to end collective protection for men from Ukraine
Norway plans to abolish temporary collective protection for newly arrived Ukrainian men aged between 18 and 60. From now on, they must apply for asylum on general grounds.
Will Russia be able to continue the war against Ukraine for long?
Four years after launching a full-scale invasion, Vladimir Putin faces exhaustion on the front lines, economic difficulties and tensions within the country. Despite this, there are currently no signs that the Kremlin is prepared to make concessions.
