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EU May Freeze Russian Oil Cap to Block Automatic Price Hike Amid Iran War
The EU is considering a temporary freeze on its dynamic price cap for Russian Urals crude to prevent an automatic price ceiling increase driven by skyrocketing global energy costs.
May 31, 2026
Europe
Opposition Fears Erdogan Plans Snap Election to Extend Power
Turkey’s main opposition party, the CHP, warns that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is using judicial interference to force a snap election that would constitutionally allow him to run for a third term
May 31, 2026
Europe
Italy Deploys Troops and Jets to Romania After Russian Strike
Italy is deploying around 100 military personnel and several fighter jets to Romania’s Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base to train local forces in countering and destroying hostile drones.
May 31, 2026
Europe
US to Propose Accelerated Troop Withdrawal from Europe at June NATO Summit
The US is planning to present NATO allies with proposals in June to drastically accelerate the withdrawal of a portion of US military personnel from European bases.
May 31, 2026
Europe
Tusk Urges NATO to Act as Medvedev Warns ‘Peaceful Sleep of EU Citizens’ Is Over
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged NATO to take Russia’s actions seriously after a Russian drone crashed into a Romanian apartment block.
May 31, 2026
Europe
Estonia Deploys First Border Anti-Drone Monitoring Systems
Estonia has successfully activated its first stationary drone detection and monitoring systems across three land border sectors.
May 30, 2026
Europe
Poland Becomes First Nation to Receive SAFE Loan Funding for Defense Procurement
Poland has received a €6.6 billion payout from the European Union’s SAFE loan program to accelerate its domestic military procurement.
May 30, 2026
Europe
Zelensky Enacts New Sanctions Aligning with EU Package
Volodymyr Zelensky signed two decrees to synchronize Ukraine’s sanctions blacklist with the EU’s 20th package, penalizing 120 individuals and entities across Russia, Iran, Sudan, and Central Asia.
May 30, 2026
Ukraine Aims to Fill Up to Half of Assault Infantry Positions With Foreign Recruits
Ukraine plans to open military recruitment to more foreign nationals and aims to have foreigners fill 30-50% of assault and infantry positions.
June 12, 2026
