Pressure for Ukraine-Russia deal mounts ahead of fall elections in US – POLITICO
The Ukraine leader voiced concern that under that imperative Trump could strike a deal with Russia, leaving Ukraine…
How Ukraine plans to defend itself after the war – POLITICO
“Ukraine has undergone a fundamental rethinking of what security guarantees mean and what they should be based on,”…
Zelenskyy says Trump’s weeklong truce isn’t officially agreed, but is an ‘opportunity’ – POLITICO
“This is an initiative of the American side and personally of the president of the United States. We…
EU moves to blacklist Iran’s enforcer army – POLITICO
One of the arguments against putting the Revolutionary Guard on the terror list was fear of potential reprisals.…
How to Start World War III and Spike Oil Prices: Iran Decides to Close the Strait of Hormuz
Summary and Key Points: Amid rising tensions in January 2026, Iran has renewed threats to “close” the Strait…
How to Start World War III and Spike Oil Prices: Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz
Iran Has a Message for Oil Markets: The Strait of Hormuz Closure Threat Iran has periodically threatened to…
My survival guide to the Kremlin’s winter of terror in Kyiv – POLITICO
We are living through what happens when an unchecked superpower is allowed to kill at will. Russia’s goal…
Denmark and allies boost Greenland military footprint as Trump ramps up pressure – POLITICO
The announcement landed the same day U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met…
Zelenskyy vows new operations targeting Russia – POLITICO
He declined to provide details, saying it was “too early” to speak publicly about certain operations, but stressed…
Trump’s superpower flex in Venezuela delivers a humbling blow to Putin’s Russia – POLITICO
The more optimistic quarters of the Russian camp argue that Trump’s actions in Caracas show international law has…
North Korea launches multiple missiles in first tests of 2026
North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles on Sunday, Japan’s Defense Ministry said, as the nuclear-armed country…
Russia puts nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile on ‘combat duty’ in Belarus – POLITICO
Talks between Washington and Kyiv on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine have reached a crucial stage, with Ukrainian…