UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan, under which an additional £15 billion will be allocated to the armed forces over the next four years. Total investment in defence during this period will amount to approximately £298 billion. The additional funds will be channelled into...
The ‘Order of the White Eagle’ has become a sign of the crisis in historical policy in Eastern Europe
In June 2026, Ukraine and Poland — states that had become the closest allies in Eastern Europe after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war — found themselves on opposite sides of a historic dispute that touched on the most painful pages of the past. The symbol of this crisis was...
Starmer’s successor plans to open a Prime Minister’s Office in Manchester
Andy Burnham, the favourite to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the likely successor to Keir Starmer, has announced plans to relocate part of the Prime Minister’s Office to Manchester. This will serve as a symbol of the decentralisation of power and a ‘reset’ for Britain....
The UK is to allocate £5 billion to the development of drones and AI as part of its new defence strategy
The UK plans to significantly increase investment in unmanned systems and artificial intelligence technologies. This forms part of a new defence strategy aimed at preparing the armed forces to wage modern, high-tech wars. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has already announced his resignation, is expected to present a detailed defence...
London to allocate a record sum to strengthen special operations forces
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to allocate 500 million pounds to the transformation and re-equipment of elite special operations units. This is stated in an official announcement from the ministry. As part of this funding, British commandos will receive new high-speed boats, attack drones, autonomous systems and amphibious landing...
Head of Polish intelligence warns of new provocations by Russia
Pawel Shota, head of the Polish Intelligence Agency (AW), has stated that Russia may use the ‘little green men’ tactic to carry out provocations in the Baltic states. In his view, the aim of such actions is to test NATO’s reaction and the Alliance’s unity without escalating to open military...
The cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover may have been the work of Russian hackers
The cyberattack that took place in the autumn of 2025 and paralysed operations at the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover was likely carried out by Russian cyber groups. This is the conclusion reached by investigators in the UK and the US, according to The New York Times. The attack...
Keir Starmer’s resignation and the structural problems of British politics
The resignation on 22 June 2026 of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was recently seen as a symbol of returning stability after the chaotic period of Conservative rule, has become further evidence that the crisis in the British political system is not temporary but structural in nature. Over the...
German police prepare for mass protests against Alternative for Germany party congress
German law enforcement agencies are preparing for one of the largest protests in recent years against the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). This was reported by Politico, citing assessments from domestic security services. According to police data, between 4 and 5 July, more than 50,000 demonstrators may arrive at...
King Charles III becomes the first monarch in history to disclose his income
King Charles III of the United Kingdom has taken a historic step towards greater transparency in royal finances. He will become the first British monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax information. The details are expected to be released in the coming days alongside the royal family’s annual financial report....