Russia launches extensive nuclear weapons exercises simulating retaliatory strikes
Defence Minister Andrei Belousov claimed the exercise is intended to practice “strategic offensive forces launching a massive nuclear…
What do North Korean troop deployments to Russia mean for geopolitics?
In early October, Ukrainian intelligence reported that several thousand North Korean soldiers were undergoing training in Russia in…
Vladimir Putin oversees large-scale nuclear response drills as tensions with NATO run high
The drills, which involved ballistic and cruise missiles from land, sea, and air, aimed to test Russia’s readiness…
What next on the war in Ukraine?
Introduction and context The degree to which Western relations with Russia have fallen apart since the hopeful days…
President of EU Parliament Metsola praises Pope for promoting peace
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with Pope Francis on Friday to discuss key issues on the European…
Zelenskyy rejects UN chief’s visit to Ukraine over Russia trip, report claims
Guterres’ trip to the BRICS summit in Russia’s Kazan drew criticism from Kyiv after the UN chief refused…
Ukraine calls on North Korean soldiers to surrender and promises safety, food and medical care
Kyiv’s project “I Want to Live” calls on North Korean soldiers to surrender to Ukrainian forces in the…
First North Korean troops reach Russian combat zone, Kyiv reports
The EU has condemned this move as a violation of international law. ADVERTISEMENT The first North Korean military…
Belarus sets presidential election for January, Lukashenko to run again
Authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko expected to extend his term through election opposition call a “farce”. ADVERTISEMENT Lawmakers in…
What does Russia’s hybrid war playbook plan for Moldova?
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu said the authorities have clear evidence of malign interference and “fraud of unprecedented proportions”…
‘Give Ukraine an invitation to join NATO,’ Lithuanian defence minister says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled his Victory Plan to EU and NATO allies, proposing Ukraine’s NATO membership. Baltic…
G7 defence ministers ‘reaffirm support for Ukraine’ in first ever meeting
G7 defence ministers ‘reaffirm support for Ukraine’ in first ever meeting Their declaration reiterated ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’,…