On Monday, December 15, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially classifying illegal fentanyl and its main precursor chemicals as weapons of mass destruction (WMD). This is an unprecedented move for a narcotic substance, underscoring the Trump administration's approach to the opioid crisis as a national security threat...
It’s moving at a snail’s pace: experts note record low offensive rates of the Russian army
The pace of Russian troops' advance in Ukraine has reached a historic low, becoming the slowest of any major military campaign in the last hundred years. Western and Ukrainian analysts compare the speed of the Russian offensive to the movement of a snail, emphasizing that despite huge losses, the Russian...
Coalition of the Willing has developed plans to deploy troops in Ukraine — Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the Coalition of the Willing has completed the development of military plans to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, including the possible deployment of troops on its territory if necessary. "We have stated that we want to develop military plans to ensure security in the...
EU prepares total ban on Russian oil imports
The European Commission has confirmed plans to completely halt imports of Russian oil into European Union countries. According to Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, a legislative proposal to ban the remaining oil supplies from Russia, mainly via pipelines, will be introduced in early 2026. Sea deliveries of...
New MI6 chief issues stern warning to Putin
In her first public speech as head of MI6, Blaze Metreveli, who became the first woman to lead the service in October this year, sharply criticized Russia and sent a direct message to President Vladimir Putin. Metreveli described Putin's Russia as an “aggressive, expansionist, and revisionist” power that deliberately “exports...
Sri Lanka could become a new channel for financing Russia’s war against Ukraine
Experts in international sanctions are concerned that Sri Lanka, which is undergoing economic recovery after the crisis, risks becoming an unexpected channel for circumventing Western restrictions and indirectly financing the Russian military machine in the conflict with Ukraine. According to analysts, close trade ties between Colombo and Moscow, as well...
Finland convenes first summit of EU eastern flank countries in Helsinki
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has announced the first ever summit of EU Eastern Flank countries. The meeting of leaders from eight EU member states will take place on December 16 in Helsinki and will focus on European security and strengthening defense on the union's eastern border. According to Orpo,...
Washington demonstrated its unwillingness to compromise at the peace talks in Berlin
The talks between the US and Ukrainian delegations in Berlin on December 14 took place in a tense atmosphere and revealed serious differences. According to sources familiar with the meeting, the American side took a tough stance, refusing to make concessions on key points of Washington's proposed peace plan. US...
The UK establishes a new military intelligence service amid growing hostile threats
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...