A group of 11 European countries has officially appealed to the European Commission demanding an immediate cessation of Schengen visa issuance to Russian citizens. This was reported by sources within EU diplomatic circles. In their joint appeal, the countries insist on a complete suspension of tourist and other short-term visas...
Russian trace in the collapse of Polish crypto exchange Zondacrypto
In May 2026, Poland and the international information space were shaken by news that one of Poland’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Zondacrypto (formerly BitBay), had halted withdrawals for its users. The crisis peaked when it emerged that the platform faced a shortfall of at least 350 million zlotys (about $96 million),...
20,000 sailors remain trapped in the Strait of Hormuz
Around 20,000 sailors from various countries around the world have been stuck for several months in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf due to the escalation of the conflict between the United States and Iran. This was reported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and seafarers’ trade unions....
Romania’s Chief of General Staff accused of corruption
Romania's National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) has filed formal charges against General Vlad Gheorghește, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. DNA confirmed that the directorate's military department has opened a criminal investigation and formally charged General Gheorghește. According to case materials, in July 2025, General Vlad Gheorghește assisted...
A political scandal has erupted in Slovakia over the suspected sale of air defense systems to Uganda
A major political scandal broke out in Slovakia after documents were made public indicating that components of the Soviet 2K12 Kub (SA-6) air defense systems may have been sold at a symbolic price as scrap metal and subsequently resold to Uganda. Former Slovak Minister of Defense Jaroslav Naď (Democratic Party)...
Kremlin raises the stakes of nuclear blackmail against Ukraine and NATO
Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has issued another series of aggressive statements, directly threatening strikes on nuclear power plants in both Ukraine and NATO countries. In his Telegram posts, Medvedev declared that if the West continues to provide military aid to Ukraine, Russia reserves the right to...
Mayor of London accuses Trump supporters and Russia of campaign to discredit the capital
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has stated that the recent wave of negative social media posts targeting the British capital is being driven by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia. In his remarks, Khan accused “coordinated foreign and political forces” of organizing a campaign to undermine London’s reputation. According...
Serbia discusses abolishing visa-free regime with Russia for EU accession
The Serbian authorities have initiated internal discussions regarding the potential abolition of the visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation. This step is being considered in the context of harmonizing the country's visa policy with European Union requirements for further integration. This was announced by Dragan Stanojevic, Head of...
Hungarian President refuses to comply with new PM’s ultimatum to resign
A massive political crisis is rapidly gaining momentum in Hungary. The newly appointed Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, and the sitting President, Tamás Sulyok—who represents the "old guard" of the Viktor Orbán era—have entered a phase of open confrontation. The head of state has officially rejected the head of government's ultimatum...
France seizes Russian tanker in the Atlantic
French Naval Forces conducted an operation to intercept the Russian tanker Tagor, which is under international sanctions. The vessel was detained on May 31 in the Atlantic Ocean. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the news. “The operation in international waters was carried out by our Navy with the support of...