The United Kingdom is organising large-scale military exercises with the participation of Northern European countries
The United Kingdom is organising large-scale military exercises codenamed Lion, in which the armed forces of several Northern European countries will take part. The exercises are planned to take place in the Arctic, North Atlantic and Baltic regions in 2026. Hundreds of military personnel, ships, aircraft and drones will take…
Baltic Sea under scrutiny: Finnish intelligence expects continued Russian sabotage on the seabed
According to the annual military intelligence review published on 22 January 2026 by the Finnish Defence Forces Headquarters, Moscow remains interested in damaging underwater communications in the Baltic Sea and is likely to pursue these ambitions in the near future. ‘Russia is likely to continue its attempts to damage the…
Official NCSC warning: pro-Russian groups are stepping up cyber-attacks on the UK
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an official warning about ongoing cyber-attacks by pro-Russian hacker groups. The main targets of the attackers are British organisations, including local authorities and critical infrastructure. According to the NCSC, hackers are seeking to disrupt online services and government websites, which could…
US Trade Minister causes major scandal at private dinner in Davos
A sharp diplomatic incident occurred on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos: US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick caused widespread outrage during a speech at a VIP dinner hosted by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. According to sources at the Financial Times, Lutnick sharply criticised European economies in…
Lithuania handed a note of protest to a representative of the Russian Embassy
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy and handed him an official note of strong protest. The diplomatic démarche was a reaction to the massive attack by Russian troops on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on the night of 20 January. According to a statement by…