World
North Korea
North Korea Reportedly Test-Fires Long-Range Cruise Missiles
Analysts say this drive is aimed at improving precision strike capabilities, challenging the United States as well as South Korea, and testing weapons before potentially exporting them to Russia.
Dec. 29, 2025
Trump
‘Thorny Issues’ – Kyiv, Moscow and Washington No Closer on Donbas Deal
After Trump talks with Putin and meets with Zelensky, Kremlin insists Kyiv should abandon Donetsk “without delay”, while Trump says that is for the invaders and defenders to “iron out”.
Dec. 29, 2025
Ukraine
Inside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Ukraine Push: Peace Deal ‘Very Close,’ He Claims, but Final 5% Looms Large
US President dangles security guarantees, teases Kyiv visit as Zelensky claims major breakthroughs and Europe braces for the hardest decisions.
Dec. 29, 2025
Germany
Britain, Germany Sign $70 Million Joint Deal For Mobile Artillery Systems
Luke Pollard, Britain’s defense procurement minister, said that the new artillery “builds on lessons from Ukraine, enabling our Army to hit targets 70 km away and move fast away from returning fire.”
Dec. 28, 2025
Putin
Trump, Putin Held ‘Very Productive’ Call Ahead of Zelensky Talks
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said that the call, which was organized at the US president’s behest and lasted for 75 minutes, was “friendly, cordial and businesslike.”
Dec. 28, 2025
Ukraine
US, Ukraine Presidents to Call European Leaders After Meeting in Florida
Zelensky and Trump will meet in Florida on Sunday in the hope of finalising a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but major differences still remain.
Dec. 28, 2025
Russia
Azerbaijan ‘Bewildered’ by Russian Move to Ditch Probe into Downed Passenger Plane
One year on from the incident, the families of many of the deceased are fighting for justice to be served.
Dec. 28, 2025
Europe
Bulgaria to Join Eurozone Amid Political Turmoil, Russian Influence Fears
The country faces unique challenges, including anti-corruption protests that recently swept a conservative-led government from office.
Dec. 28, 2025
Energy
Ukraine Hits Major Diesel Refinery in Russia’s Samara Region
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces hit the only primary oil processing unit at the Syzran refinery, a major diesel supplier for Russia’s domestic market and occupation forces.
Dec. 28, 2025
Putin
OPINION: How Russia Uses Serbia’s NIS as a Lever of Coercion
Russia is using the Serbian oil refiner NIS as a tool of pressure. Coordinated messages from Moscow reveal threats, hierarchy, and a “friendship” built on coercion.
Dec. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine 2025: A Lookback on Major Events Surrounding the War-Torn Nation
The year has been marked by diplomatic tugs-of-war, domestic political crises, and growing pressure from allies.
Dec. 28, 2025
Energy
Russia Extends Gasoline Export Ban Through February
Moscow has prolonged restrictions on gasoline exports until late February as it seeks to stabilize domestic fuel supplies amid refinery disruptions and ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks.
Dec. 28, 2025
Russia
Poland To Build $2.4 Billion Anti-Drone Defense System Along Eastern Border
Poland has warned repeatedly of hybrid threats from Moscow, announcing increased defense spending and plans to train hundreds of thousands of civilians in survival skills.
Dec. 28, 2025
Europe
Georgia’s European Future in Peril, Warns MEP Markéta Gregorová
In a message to Georgia’s young protesters, MEP Markéta Gregorová said: “Keep fighting and protesting for what you believe is essential to your future.”
Dec. 28, 2025
Moscow
European Troops in Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’ For Moscow, Lavrov Warns
The belligerent rhetoric from Russia’s top diplomat came as President Volodymyr Zelensky and his delegation arrived in Florida for high-level talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Dec. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Claims Battlefield Gains, Threatens Force Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Talks
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces accused Moscow of “spreading fake statements about significant ‘successes’ of the Russian army” ahead of a crucial stage in peace negotiations.
Dec. 28, 2025
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