Russia has reactivated a special economic commission initially created during the Covid-19 pandemic to monitor struggling industries and implement relief measures, The Moscow Times reported on Feb. 11, citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The news comes as the Kremlin reportedly…

Russia may be forced to reduce its oil production in the coming months as U.S. sanctions restrict access to tankers needed for exports to Asia, while Ukrainian drone attacks continue to damage key refineries. Last month, the U.S. imposed sanctions targeting 180 Russian tankers, coinciding with an…

Home page | All news | Germany reports sabotage... Germany reports sabotage attempts on its naval warships #DefeatRussia February 12,2025 113 Berlin is reporting that multiple sabotage attempts have targeted its vessels, with Bundeswehr Navy chief Jan Christian Kaack warning that the threat from…

National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland. (Photo by NSA via Getty Images) Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) is planning a "Big Delete" of websites and internal network content that contain any of 27 banned words, including "privilege," "bias," and "inclusion." The…

Flag-hopping history revealed for ‘dark fleet’ tanker that exploded at Russian port :: Lloyd's List We use cookies to improve your website experience. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use the website, you…

As speculation mounts over a possible deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, most forecasts currently envisage Moscow retaining the Ukrainian territory that is now under Kremlin control. This would mean condemning millions of Ukrainian civilians to the horrors of indefinite Russian occupation.…

Margarita Zhitnitskaya, better known by her pseudonym Margo Krzhizhevskaya, heads the company M-production, which has produced television content for more than 30 years, occasionally changing its name. The company’s portfolio ranges from game shows and comedy programs to pre-election debates. In the…

A Ukrainian drone tech firm has unveiled an alternative to GPS navigation. Sine.Engineering built the system to counter Russia’s electronic warfare, which has wreaked havoc on GPS signals. To dodge the interference, Sine invented a satellite-free replacement. The approach is inspired by…

Mounting Sanctions on Oil Tankers Russia is facing a severe oil transportation crisis as new restrictions disrupt its ability to move crude oil to global markets. On January 10, additional sanctions targeted 161 oil tankers involved in shipping Russian crude, adding to previous restrictions already…

IN DEPTH new The president fired the head of the Russian space agency, Yuri Borisov, but the real reason the Kremlin is falling behind India and China is a shortage of money and components Tom Parfitt Tuesday February 11 2025, 11.00pm GMT, The Times More than half a century after the Soviets put the…

The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are about to take a historic energy security step on February 9, when they will synchronize their former Soviet electricity systems with the Continental Europe Network (CEN). This will conclude the final chapter of Russia’s involvement in the…

Peter Mansbridge: "Trump’s National Security Advisor says he doesn’t “think” the US has plans to invade Canada. Really? Dr. Janice Stein is back to discuss what happens next in the Canada-US relationship, and in the Russia-Ukraine War. Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST." —…

Azerbaijan banned Russian State Duma lawmaker Nikolai Valuev from entering the country, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry announced Monday, a move that comes after he suggested the South Caucasian country uses diaspora groups to engage in criminal activities. “The offensive statements against Azerbaijan…

Share 0 Shares F/A-18 Hornets of the Finnish Air Force are now operational for NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission, with the Finnish aircraft based at Keflavik Air Base for Quick Reaction Alert duties. The Finnish detachment of four Hornets and around 50 personnel were declared ready for the Quick…

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EU member states are exploring legal avenues to seize Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, Politico Europe reported Monday, citing anonymous EU diplomats and government officials familiar with the matter. The private discussions reflect growing frustration over Russia’s ability to circumvent oil…

BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Captains of ships that damage underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea such as telecoms cables or pipelines should be put under EU sanctions to deter such acts, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Thursday. Sikorski said Poland, which holds the European…

The Russian Volunteer Corps chief of staff, Oleksandr Fortuna, believes that Russia is prepared to continue its aggression against Ukraine for at least another decade, as Moscow does not care about the cost of prolonging the war, according to Novyny.LIVE. The Russian Volunteer Corps is a…

Conflict Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia Security & Defense Ukraine New Atlanticist February 10, 2025 • 5:08 pm ET While US President Donald Trump’s early foreign policy moves have been focused elsewhere in the world—from the Middle East to the Americas—Russia’s war in Ukraine is fast…

The recent surge in discussions surrounding Russian businessman Eduard Khudainatov, particularly in connection with the Amadea superyacht, signals an intensification of the United States government’s controversial efforts to confiscate the assets of wealthy Russian nationals. This focus has cast a…

Meaghan Mobbs, the daughter of Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, is the president of the R.T. Weatherman Foundation, a charity that has been helping Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war. Source: a column in The Washington Post Details: The…

Ukraine achieved a significant milestone in its air defense capabilities by intercepting a Russian guided aerial bomb (KAB) near the city of Zaporizhzhia on 6 January. While the Air Force confirmed this wasn’t their first such interception, reports suggest an “experimental weapon” was used, causing…

Drum Tower How did Latin America become a battleground in the US-China rivalry? Our weekly podcast on China. This week, we examine how the Trump administration is trying to counter Chinese influence in the region 41:00 The Intelligence Interviewing Friedrich Merz, Germany’s probable next chancellor…

Share The Ukrainian Air Force has shared some rare views of S-300V1 surface-to-air missile systems firing their 26-foot-long 9M83 interceptors. Early in the conflict, the Soviet-era S-300V1 was one of the highest-end air defense systems available to Ukraine’s armed forces, and one of the few…

The United Kingdom’s multirole ocean surveillance ship Proteus has served with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) since late 2023. She is tasked with helping counter the growing threat to vital undersea cables, pipelines, and underwater infrastructure. The Proteus began life as the commercial support…

Families of Russian Black Sea Fleet crews in Crimea are being forced to return to Russia as the evidence shows that the occupation fleet has effectively withdrawn from the peninsula, says Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk, according to UkrInform. Ukraine has sunk or damaged about two…

You may have never heard of the National Nuclear Security Administration, but its work is crucial to your safety—and to that of every other human being on the planet. If Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) hasn’t yet come across the NNSA, it surely will before too long. What…

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Offshore platforms of all shape and size offer a tempting respite for migratory birds, attracted by their lights. But landing on these structures can be a death sentence for tired birds that use up precious energy needed for their onward journey. To that end Glamox is now offering new bird-friendly…

US President Donald Trump has placed new conditions on further financial and military aid to Ukraine. On Monday, he told reporters that Washington would only continue aiding Ukraine in warding off Russian aggression in exchange for access to the country's vast reserves of industrial minerals and…

If these risks materialize, Russia could lose around $50 billion in export revenue annually—$47 billion in 2025, $57 billion in 2026, and $52 billion in 2027.

Russia President Vladimir Putin sent a guarded message of congratulations to Donald Trump on inauguration day, but then held a long direct call with his “dear friend,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping. From Putin’s perspective, this makes sense. Russia gets billions of dollars from energy sales to China…

If you were an American who wanted to ensure that the war in Ukraine ended on terms favorable to Ukraine, you would want the negotiations handled by someone who not only understands the Ukrainians’ position but also feels a deep personal attachment to the consequences of the Russian invasion.…

Editor's Note: Read the latest update on the Trump administration's layoffs at USAID. U.S. President Donald Trump called on Feb. 7 for the immediate closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), just hours before most of its staff faced suspension or layoffs. Writing on Truth…

A Russian company, Pallada LLC, exported over 20,000 tons of wheat to Egypt last month after re-routing from Syria, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) revealed. Pallada LLC has been previously accused of selling grain from occupied regions of Ukraine. Export quota documents…

[By Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Andreas Bach, and Nina Egeli] The maritime industry is vital for global trade but significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Nordic countries, renowned for their innovative and sustainable practices, are taking decisive strides toward…

Photo: MFA of Ukraine Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha has congratulated Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on successfully connecting to the European power grid and called on the partners to make Russia pay for the years of weaponizing energy. "Time to make Russia pay for its years…