During diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, European leaders have issued an ultimatum to US President Donald Trump: any peace agreement must not include amnesty for Vladimir Putin and his associates for war crimes committed in Ukraine. This statement, made by European Commissioner for Justice and Democracy Michael McGrath,…

On November 27, 2025, a Soyuz-2.1a launch rocket carrying the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft lifted off from pad 31/6 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. On board were two Russian cosmonauts, Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev, as well as NASA astronaut Christopher Williams. The mission was successful: the crew safely docked…

In 2024, revenues from arms sales and military services of the world’s 100 largest arms manufacturers grew by 5.9% to reach an unprecedented $679 billion. This is according to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published on December 1. This record figure, which is 26%…

NATO is considering a “more aggressive” response to Russian cyberattacks, sabotage, and airspace violations. This was stated to the Financial Times by Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, head of NATO’s military committee. “We are studying everything… In cyberspace, we tend to be more reactive. We are considering being more aggressive or…

Germany is investing hundreds of billions of euros in the modernization of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). This is caused by various geopolitical challenges, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and growing threats from Russia. In September, the German parliament approved a federal budget of €591 billion for 2025, which was…