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...
Global arms manufacturers’ revenues reach record levels
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 ready to launch a “preemptive” strike in a war with Russia, says head of NATO Military Committee
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 considerably increases military budget and carries out large-scale weapon reforms
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...
Scandal in Romania: Defense Minister resigns over lies about his education
A major political scandal has erupted in Romania, leading to the unexpected resignation of Defense Minister Ionuta Mosteanu. The high-ranking official, who had been in office for only six months, was forced to leave the cabinet after it was revealed that he had falsified his academic credentials on his resume....
Why Belgium is blocking the use of frozen Russian assets
Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the European Union is seeking new ways to support Kyiv. One of the most ambitious proposals is the use of frozen Russian assets to finance aid to Ukraine. However, this plan is being stubbornly blocked by Belgium, which holds the lion's share of these...
Trump announced his intention to “permanently” stop migration from third world countries
US President Donald Trump made a shocking statement, vowing to "permanently" suspend immigration from all "third world countries" to the United States. This statement, published on the social media platform TruthSocial late on November 27, was a response to the recent shooting near the White House, which resulted in the...
Orbán has gone on a visit to Moscow: what is the goal of the visit
28 November 2025 is a date that promises to be a key one in European diplomacy. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, known for his unconventional approach to relations with Russia, has officially confirmed his upcoming visit to Moscow. This event has sparked a wave of discussion in European capitals, especially...
Denmark has created a ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump’s statements and actions
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an unusual initiative: a ‘night watch,’ a special team that monitors US President Donald Trump's public statements and actions around the clock. This is not a fantasy patrol from the Game of Thrones series fighting the White Walkers, but a very real...
Interpol has elected a new president
During the 93rd General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) in Marrakesh, Morocco, a new president of the organisation was elected. He is French police officer Lucas Philippot, Inspector General of the French National Police. The election for a four-year term took place today and marked a change...