Black Sea

Russia prepares naval drones for potential operations in the Baltic Sea

The Russian military currently does not urgently require the deployment of marine drones in the Black Sea, although such equipment could prove more effective in the Baltic region, reports 24brussels. Andriy Ryjenko,…

3 weeks ago

Ukrainian navy strikes Russian Black Sea fleet’s communication hub in Crimea

Ukrainian Naval Forces Strike Key Russian Communications Node in Crimea The Ukrainian Naval Forces successfully targeted a crucial communications hub of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, according to a report…

4 weeks ago

Ukraine

Oil slick threatens Crimea as Black Sea faces new ecological crisis

A massive oil slick measuring 50 square kilometers and estimated at about 10 tons has drifted toward the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea, raising fears of an environmental disaster across the Black Sea.…

1 month ago

Oil spill concealed in Murmansk

A major pollution incident has been recorded in the Kola Bay, where traces of oil products are clearly visible along the shoreline. Murmansk mayor Ivan Lebedev reluctantly acknowledged the leak, even as…

1 month ago

Russia launches Kalibr missiles at Ukraine from Black Sea, threats detected in airspace

Russian Missiles Launched Towards Ukraine on August 30 On August 30, 2025, around 3:20 AM, Russian forces launched Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea towards Ukraine. The Telegram channel “Mykolaiv Vanyok” reported…

1 month ago

Ukraine

UK scraps plan for 30,000-strong troop deployment to Ukraine

Britain has abandoned its initial proposal to send a 30,000-strong contingent to Ukraine to guard cities and ports, opting instead for what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a “more realistic mission.” Speaking…

2 months ago

Russian Su-30SM fighter jet goes missing near Zmiinyi Island, wreckage found

Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Loses Contact Over Black Sea Near Zmiinyi Island On August 14, 2025, a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet reportedly lost communication while flying over the Black Sea near Zmiinyi…

2 months ago

Ukraine

Russian carriers of Kalibr missiles return to the Black Sea

Russian Warships Deploy Again in the Black Sea On July 6, 2025, following an extended hiatus, Russian warships have re-entered the Black Sea with cruise missile carriers onboard. As of 6 AM,…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Former Russian President Medvedev compared Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared another German political organization “undesirable.” “You’re not in power yet but…

7 months ago

Politics

Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

The leader of Turkey’s CHP party said Erdogan fears competition from the arrested Ekrem Imamoglu. The arrest sparked nationwide protests, with Germany’s chancellor calling it “very bad” for Turkey’s EU relations. Thousands…

7 months ago

Politics

Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

The two leaders agreed on a 30-day ceasefire for energy and infrastructure. Additional negotiations are set to begin “immediately” in the Middle East, the White House said. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump agreed in…

7 months ago

World

Ukraine updates: Expectations high ahead of Trump-Putin call

The leaders are due to speak during a telephone call about possibly ending the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said the call will last as long as necessary. Trump and Putin are…

7 months ago

World

China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

Senior diplomats from China, Russia and Iran have gathered in Beijing to talk about Iran’s nuclear program. China has called for a “diplomatic” Iran nuclear solution. Diplomats from China, Russia and Iran met in Beijing…

7 months ago

Politics

Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years

Chaos erupted in the Georgian courtroom as the verdict was announced, with Mikheil Saakashvili’s supporters calling the judge a ”slave” of the current government. Saakashvili was found guilty of embezzlement. Former Georgian President Mikheil…

7 months ago

Politics

Romania: Far-right candidate Georgescu barred from election

Calin Georgescu had been leading in opinion polls with around 40% of the vote. He is expected to appeal the decision to exclude him from the election. Romania’s electoral commission on Sunday…

7 months ago

Politics

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

Donald Trump’s controversial initiative to end the war in Ukraine has reignited the longstanding issue of how Europe can fend for itself. And what would that mean for the continent economically and…

7 months ago

World

Black Sea

Russia prepares naval drones for potential operations in the Baltic Sea

Ukrainian navy strikes Russian Black Sea fleet’s communication hub in Crimea

Oil slick threatens Crimea as Black Sea faces new ecological crisis

Oil spill concealed in Murmansk

Russia launches Kalibr missiles at Ukraine from Black Sea, threats detected in airspace

UK scraps plan for 30,000-strong troop deployment to Ukraine

Russian Su-30SM fighter jet goes missing near Zmiinyi Island, wreckage found

Russian carriers of Kalibr missiles return to the Black Sea

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

Ukraine updates: Expectations high ahead of Trump-Putin call

China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years

Romania: Far-right candidate Georgescu barred from election

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

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