France imposed strict restrictions on US Ambassador Charles Kushner's contacts with French ministers and officials after the diplomat ignored an official summons to the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. According to the French Foreign Ministry, the ambassador failed to appear for a meeting on Monday evening, February 23, summoned...
The European Commission accuses Slovakia of undermining the rule of law
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Robert Fico's government in Slovakia for the systematic dismantling of key anti-corruption institutions, most notably the Special Prosecutor's Office for Corruption, which was abolished in 2024. According to a statement from the European Commission, the Fico government's actions pose a serious...
The government is discussing an accelerated increase in defenсe spending to 3% of GDP
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his team are actively considering the possibility of increasing defenсe spending to 3% of GDP by the end of the current parliament (potentially by 2029), five years earlier than previously announced plans. This was reported by the BBC, citing government sources. According to the Office...
55% of Americans believe Trump is leading the country in a worse direction
According to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll conducted January 27–30, 2026, and released on the eve of the President's State of the Union address, 55% of American adults believe Donald Trump is changing the country for the worse. This is the highest figure for this formulation in both Trump terms....
The European Union is drastically reducing Russia’s diplomatic mission to the EU
The European Union has decided to significantly reduce the size of the Russian Federation's permanent mission to the EU. As European Union Foreign Affairs Council High Representative Kaja Kallas announced following the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the maximum size of the Russian mission in Brussels will be...
The UK announced a new support package for Ukraine
On February 24, 2026, exactly four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK government announced a new package of military, humanitarian, and reconstruction aid to Kyiv. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized Ukraine's unwavering support: "We will stand with Ukraine until a just and lasting peace...
An assassination attempt on President Vučić and his family has been thwarted in Serbia
Serbian Interior Ministry officials have detained two men suspected of plotting an assassination attempt on President Aleksandar Vučić, his wife, and children, as well as attempting to violently overthrow the constitutional order. According to the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs press service, the arrest took place in the city of...
The UK MoD announced the launch of a command-and-control centre for the “Coalition of the Willing”
On February 24, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence announced the launch of a multinational force headquarters for the so-called "Coalition of the Willing." According to the department's official statement, a 70-person headquarters is currently operational, preparing for the possible deployment of troops from participating countries after the end of...
A large-scale sex trafficking ring has been uncovered in London
A major BBC investigation has uncovered the systematic sexual exploitation of girls and young women in the UK capital. The victims are teenagers as young as 14, lured into criminal gangs where they are raped, forced into sexual acts, and effectively turned into "payment" for drug debts. According to journalists...
A right-wing revolution in Germany’s Heartland: What to expect from the March 2026 state elections
In March 2026, Germany will hold two important stages in regional politics: elections to the state parliaments of Baden-Württemberg (March 8) and Rhineland-Palatinate (March 22). The results of the votes will not only renew the composition of the state parliaments but will also serve as an indicator of a wide...