The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has announced the creation of a unified military intelligence service, the Military Intelligence Services (MIS), which will bring together all of the country's armed forces intelligence units. This reform is aimed at accelerating the collection, analysis, and exchange of intelligence amid a sharp increase...
French Interior Ministry servers hit by cyberattack
The French Interior Ministry has confirmed that its email servers were hacked. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said this in an interview with RTL, noting that the incident happened this week. According to the minister, the attacker was able to access some files, but there are currently no signs of serious...
The head of the European Commission advised the US president not to interfere in European democracy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the US should not interfere in democratic processes in Europe. She made this statement in an interview at the POLITICO 28 gala evening in Brussels, responding to a question about Washington's position. “When it comes to elections, it is not up...
Operation President: Orbán prepares plan to retain power despite defeat in Hungarian elections
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, facing a real threat of defeat in the April 2026 parliamentary elections, is considering a radical scenario to maintain control over the country. According to Bloomberg, Orbán is exploring the possibility of transitioning to the presidency with significantly expanded powers, which would allow him to...
EU prepares to revise international maritime law to combat Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The European Union is discussing a draft joint declaration that would allow member states to more actively apply the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to counter Russia's “shadow fleet.” This initiative aims to limit Moscow's oil export revenues, which are used to...
Russia’s oil export revenues hit their lowest level since the start of the full-scale war
According to the monthly report of the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on December 11, Russia's revenues from exports of crude oil and petroleum products in November 2025 fell to their lowest level since February 2022, when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Export revenues amounted to $10.97 billion, which...
Hospitals in Poland are preparing for a possible war
Polish medical institutions are actively preparing for crisis scenarios, including potential armed conflict. The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health are developing joint plans to create a network of underground hospitals, train personnel, and reserve beds for military needs. This is part of a broader strategy to strengthen...
The EU may “isolate” Belgium for blocking Ukraine’s reparations loan
The European Union is discussing the possibility of politically isolating Belgium if the country continues to block plans to provide Ukraine with a large “reparations loan” from frozen Russian assets. This was reported by Politico, citing diplomatic sources in the EU. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever is strongly opposed...
Germany reports sharp increase in espionage activity on its territory
German intelligence agencies warn of a significant increase in espionage and sabotage activities by foreign states on German territory. According to the Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), the threat has reached its highest level in recent years, especially from Russia....
A new “Сold War” has begun between Trump and the EU
In December 2025, relations between the administration of US President Donald Trump and the European Union reached a boiling point, which analysts are already calling a new “cold war.” The trigger was a $140 million fine imposed by the EU on Elon Musk's Platform X (formerly Twitter) for violating the...