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Orbán explains why Hungary refuses to abandon Russian oil
Orbán explained that while gas and oil come from Russia, halting imports would force Hungary to seek energy elsewhere. "Any other supply source is less reliable than Russian energy secured by long-term contracts. In this way, Russia guarantees Hungary’s energy security," the Prime Minister said. He…
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Republic of Moldova
The representative of the Republic of Moldova said that a day earlier, the citizens of Moldova made their choice in the most important election in his country’s history. “Despite unprecedented pressure, disinformation and interference from the Kremlin, the Moldovan people defended democracy through…
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European leaders to discuss closing skies over half of Ukraine this week - The Telegraph
Share: This week, European leaders will meet in Denmark to discuss a proposal to close the skies over part of Ukraine from air attacks by the aggressor country russia. The British edition of The Telegraph writes about it with reference to its own sources. According to the newspaper, a group of…
Russian Navy Struggles to Maintain a Mediterranean Presence
For a short period last week, the Russian Navy may have been without a presence in the Mediterranean. After a port visit to Algiers, which ended on September 18, the Russian Kilo Class submarine RFS Novorossiksk (B261), escorted by the Goryn-class tug Yakov Grebelskiy, have now both left the…
Jan De Nul Orders Largest Rock Installation Vessel to Protect Subsea Infrastructure
Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has ordered a rock installation vessel, specifically built to strengthen the protection of offshore energy and subsea data infrastructure. The vessel, named George W. Goethals, will be the company’s largest rock installation ship to date, with a carrying capacity…
Russia to cut defence spending in 2026 but sharply boost propaganda funding – ISW
An analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has shown that in 2026 the Kremlin plans to reduce spending on defence and social payments to the military, while sharply increasing funding for state propaganda. Source: ISW's analysis of the draft Russian federal budget for 2026-2028,…
Lukashenko Leaked What Oreshnik Looks Like - Militarnyi
Lukashenko Leaked What Oreshnik Looks Like #Ballistic missiles #Europe #Neighbor nations #Neighbors #Nuclear weapons #Russia #the Republic of Belarus #War with Russia A model of Lukashenko's Oreshnik complex. Source: Pul Pervogo. Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko accidentally…
Czechia bans entry for unaccredited Russian diplomats
The Czech government has banned entry for Russian diplomats and holders of official passports who do not have national accreditation from Prague, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky announced on Sept. 30. The move comes as Russia and its ally Belarus intensify espionage efforts across Europe,…
Ukraine considers renaming its smallest coin, kopiyka, to shag
Photo: NBU / Flickr On Wednesday, October 1, the Verkhovna Rada introduced the long-discussed bill No. 14093, which proposes renaming the kopiyka (Ukrainian cent) to a shag (a historical Ukrainian term for a small coin). The initiative was submitted by five MPs, led by Parliamentary Speaker Ruslan…
NATO allies to help Finland build air bases for F-35 - Euromaidan Press
NATO member countries will contribute to the construction of new air bases where F-35 fighters will be stationed, Yle reported on 4 September. The NATO Investment Committee will decide the size of each country’s contribution. Defence Properties CEO Matias Warsta expressed hope that the funding will…
Afghanistan: Taliban shuts down internet indefinitely – DW – 09/29/2025
Afghanistan's Islamist Taliban authorities have ordered a nationwide shutdown of the country's fiber optic internet "until further notice," according to a government source who spoke with French news agency AFP on the condition of anonymity. The move represents the first nationwide shutdown of the…
Russia Revives Cavalry 70 Years After Disbanding for Horseback Assaults in Ukraine
A Russian special-operations commander has reportedly begun training horse-mounted assault teams—part of a broader shift to improvised, low-tech mobility in depleted frontline formations, according to The Moscow Times on September 30. Russian forces operating in parts of the occupied Donetsk region…
Ukrainian Defense Forces Received Ukrainian Sniper Rifles with Polymer Jacketed Ammunition - Militarnyi
Ukrainian Defense Forces Received Ukrainian Sniper Rifles with Polymer Jacketed Ammunition #Defense industry of Ukraine #Infantry armament #Sniping #Ukraine MRC Horizon's Lord rifles handed over to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Photo credits: Horizon's Lord The Ukrainian company Horizon’s Lord LLC…
Ukraine Shreds Russia’s Lines – Ex-SEAL Explains
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Russia to import gasoline from Asia as nearly 40% of refining capacity shuts down, media reports
Russia is preparing to import gasoline from China and other Asian countries to offset a growing domestic fuel shortage, following the shutdown of nearly 40% of its oil refining capacity, the pro-government outlet Kommersant reported on Oct. 1. The move comes amid a series of Ukrainian drone and…
White House puts hold on $18bn for New York rail tunnel and subway expansion
The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it was putting a hold on roughly $18bn to fund a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey and the city’s expanded Second Avenue subway project – because of the government shutdown.
The White House budget director,…
Russian-Controlled Crimea Rations Gasoline as Fuel Crisis Deepens - The Moscow Times
Authorities in annexed Crimea and the city of Sevastopol on Monday began limiting drivers to 30 liters (7.9 gallons) of gasoline per purchase as fuel shortages continue to disrupt the Russian-occupied peninsula, despite Kremlin-installed officials assuring residents the crisis would ease within…
US puts submarine hunters on Russia's doorstep
The United States has reportedly deployed military aircraft capable of hunting submarines and spying to Norway and conducted missions near Russia's territory in the Baltic Sea. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense and Foreign Ministries via email for comment. The U.S. Navy did not immediately…
Dutch general cargo ship hit by explosive device raises safety concerns in Gulf of Aden, 2 crew members injured | Ship Accidents | Shipping Telegraph
The Netherlands-flagged general cargo vessel Minervagracht sustained “considerable damage” and is “experiencing a fire” after being hit by an unidentified explosive device in international waters of the Gulf of Aden on Monday, Amsterdam-based shipowner Spliethoff said in its latest report on…
Russia to Test Students’ ‘Traditional Values’ With New App - The Moscow Times
Russia plans to roll out an app to measure how strongly university students embrace “traditional values,” the Vedomosti business newspaper reported Tuesday, citing a government procurement notice. The Russian Sport Ministry’s University of Sport on Sept. 15 awarded a 1.3-million-ruble ($15,700)…
'Ghost fleet' tactics show how Russia bypasses Western oil sanctions
AFP Updated on: 01 Oct 2025, 7:20 pm 2 min read LONDON: French authorities Wednesday probed a vessel off western France alleged to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers used to evade oil sanctions since its invasion of Ukraine. The European Union has identified and blacklisted 444…
Arctic Light 2025: Denmark to Hold Military Exercise in Greenland with NATO Allies
Breadcrumb Home POLITICS Danish soldiers during training in Greenland. (Photo: The Danish Armed Forces) Published at: Sep 05 2025 - 16:16 / Updated at: Sep 05 2025 - 16:16 On Tuesday, the Danish Armed Forces will commence a major exercise in Greenland, with contributions from France, Germany, Sweden…
Belarusian President Mocks Poland’s Airspace Warning
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France investigates oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet
French authorities are investigating a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet and which may have been a launch pad for mystery drone flights that forced the closure of airports in Denmark last week. The tanker, known as the Boracay, has used multiple identities and…
Moldova's Playbook: How to Fight a Hybrid War—and Win.
In the shadow of the Ukraine war, a different kind of European battle was fought, and decisively won. Moldova, a small, impoverished former Soviet State, has just delivered a masterclass in democratic resilience. The re-election of the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity headed by the…
International Translation Day, Save the Koala Day, All-Ukrainian Library Day: what is celebrated on September 30 in Ukraine and the world
Kyiv • UNN September 30 2025, 03:04 AM • 3754 views On September 30, the world celebrates International Translation Day, Save the Koala Day, Mud Therapy Day, and International Podcast Day. In Ukraine, this day marks the All-Ukrainian Library Day, established in 1998. Today, September 30, the world…
SecDef uses unprecedented meeting to unveil 10 personnel, due-process reviews
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of admirals, generals, and senior enlisted leaders to Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday to hear him announce a spate of personnel initiatives around physical fitness and grooming standards, the inspector general process, and mandatory training. Some of…
"Space Force Tests GPS Killer Technology": X-37B Launches Quantum Inertial Sensor While Military Navigation Becomes Immune To Jamming Forever
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The X-37B space plane is set to test a quantum inertial sensor as a GPS alternative. 🔬 Quantum mechanics will be harnessed to achieve unprecedented navigation accuracy without GPS. 🛰️ The mission could impact military and civilian space operations by enhancing resilience. 🌌 Quantum…
Moldova had a choice of two paths – it opted to defy Russia
The “poorest country in Europe” is the pitying qualifier that often slides in to western media reporting about Moldova. The former Soviet republic is objectively one of the poorest countries in Europe, and it has a population of just 2.4 million people. But its voters demonstrated a remarkable…
Female Crabs Are Drawn to Undersea Power Cables
A juvenile C. maenas showing the common green colour. Image via Wikipedia Undersea cables are the big arteries to our energy grid. But apparently, they can also affect marine life. According to a new study, the cables act as an irresistible lure for female shore crabs, while the males remain…
Bent But Not Broken: Lighter Icebreakers
After developing the technique some five years ago, Aker Arctic has now completed the research required to get its new design methodology for icebreaker hulls accepted into the Finish-Swedish Ice Class Rules. The method has also been adopted to Polar Class rules of several Class Societies (LR, ABS,…
Princess Anne, 75, makes top secret visit to Ukraine
Princess Anne has made a secret visit to Ukraine at the request of the British government - at the age of 75. The King's sister spent Tuesday in Kyiv, amid a media blackout-out, where she met with President Zelenskyy and movingly laid a toy bear at a memorial commemorating children who have died…
Putin’s dream of demilitarizing Ukraine has turned into his worst nightmare
Ukrainian military personnel arrived in Denmark this week to share their unique knowledge of drone warfare with Danish colleagues. The move comes following a series of incidents in the skies above Danish airports and other strategic sites involving suspicious drone activity that may be linked to…
Ukraine House in Denmark Hosts Debate on the End of Russian Colonialism | Ukraine House in Denmark
Giving Voice to Oppressed Nations The discussion opened with Oleg Magaletskyi, who laid out the mission of the Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum. He stressed that Russia remains the last colonial empire in Europe, and that this reality is still poorly understood, even in the heart of the West.…
Trump authorizes long-range strikes on Russian territory – Kellogg
Homepage News World 08:43 29 Sep 2025 Photo: AP Ulyana Guz US Special Envoy to Ukraine General Keith Kellogg said that US President Donald Trump has authorized Ukraine to launch long-range strikes into the Russian Federation. He reported this on Fox News. When asked whether the position of the head…
Russians revive Stakhanovite movement in temporarily occupied Luhansk Oblast – Ukraine's National Resistance Center
Ukraine's National Resistance Center (NRC) has stated that the Russian-appointed administration in temporarily occupied Luhansk Oblast is preparing a "youth Stakhanovite movement". [The Stakhanovite movement was a mass cultural movement of workers that originated in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and…
Russia using 'shadow fleet' tankers to launch drones towards European cities, Zelensky says
Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers are being used to "launch and control" Russian drones over European cities, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 28, citing intelligence reports. The comments come amid increased tension between Russia and NATO countries over airspace violation.…
How Russia's mounting economic woes could force Putin's hand – DW – 09/25/2025
The pressures of the war in Ukraine are starting to bite for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his policymakers in the Kremlin, with Moscow planning tax hikes and spending cuts to deal with its growing budget deficit. The draft budget for 2026 is expected to be submitted to parliament on…
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