Mexico has refused to comply with Washington's demand to expel more than two dozen Russian diplomats suspected of espionage. This was reported by The New York Times, citing five senior US officials. This incident highlights Mexico's growing role as a base for Russian intelligence operations directed against US interests. Since...
The G7 is prepared to consider utilizing frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine
The G7 countries are close to making a political decision on using the proceeds from frozen Russian sovereign assets to provide financial assistance to Ukraine. This was reported simultaneously by several high-ranking sources in US and EU diplomatic circles. According to Bloomberg and the Financial Times, the final decision could...
Lithuania declares state of emergency due to weather balloons from Belarus
The Lithuanian government has officially declared a state of emergency throughout the country due to systematic violations of its airspace by weather balloons launched from Belarus. According to Lithuanian authorities, these balloons are used to smuggle cigarettes and pose a threat to national security, civil aviation, and public order. According...
US Congress demands State Department plan to combat Russian and Chinese disinformation
Amid growing geopolitical tensions and escalating information wars, the US Congress is increasing pressure on the State Department to develop a comprehensive plan to counter disinformation campaigns sponsored by Russia and China. This demand reflects the concern of American lawmakers that the weakening of existing mechanisms to combat foreign propaganda...
Norway uncovers Russian intelligence operation to influence scientists
Norwegian authorities and international experts have exposed yet another attempt by Russian intelligence services to infiltrate Scandinavian academia. Under the guise of scientific discussions about the future of the Arctic, Kremlin agents attempted to manipulate public opinion and gather intelligence. This incident highlights the growing threat of Moscow's hybrid operations,...
The Czech Republic will transfer the first batch of new Narwhal cruise missiles to Ukraine
The Czech Republic has announced the transfer of the first batch of Narwhal (MTS Narwhal) cruise missiles. This news, confirmed by official sources in the Czech Ministry of Defense, underscores Prague's growing role as a key supplier of advanced weapons to Kyiv. The missiles, developed by the Czech company LPP...
Most Poles support the return of compulsory military conscription
According to the results of the latest nationwide survey conducted by the IBRiS institute on behalf of Rzeczpospolita, 58.4% of Polish citizens are in favor of reinstating compulsory military service, which was abolished in 2009. Only 36.2% were against it, while another 5.4% found it difficult to answer. The main...
European leaders will support Ukraine in London amid mounting pressure from the US
An emergency meeting of key European leaders with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is taking place in London. The host of the summit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and representatives of other EU countries. The goal of the talks is to coordinate...
Macron threatens China with European tariffs
French President Emmanuel Macron made a sharp statement warning China about the possible introduction of tariffs by the European Union if Beijing does not take measures to reduce the EU's growing trade deficit. Macron said this in an interview with the French business newspaper Les Echos immediately after completing his...
Orbán’s party tightens control over Hungary’s opposition through new legislative barriers
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, continues to systematically restrict the space for political opposition. In recent weeks, the parliament, where Fidesz and its ally, the Hungarian People's Party (MKP), hold a constitutional majority, has adopted a number of amendments and initiatives that, according to critics,...