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...
Danish intelligence reports increased Russian aggression and growing doubts about US reliability
The Danish Intelligence and Security Service (DDIS) has published its annual report, “Threat Assessment 2025,” in which it notes a sharp increase in Russia's aggressive actions in Europe and expresses serious doubts about the US's ability and willingness to fulfill its obligations to its NATO allies in the coming years....
The EU is preparing to block €210 billion in frozen Russian assets indefinitely, bypassing Hungary’s veto
The European Union is accelerating preparations for a radical step: an indefinite freeze on Russian assets worth around €210 billion. According to sources in the European Commission, this decision will not only allow sanctions against Moscow to remain in place but also enable funds to be used to finance Ukraine,...