Spain initiates the creation of a joint EU army amid escalating global threats
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has put forward an initiative to create a joint European army, calling on EU countries to move in this direction to strengthen their own defence capabilities and reduce their dependence on external partners. In an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel, Albares stressed that…
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…