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EU discusses limiting protection for Ukrainian men
The European Union is discussing possible changes to the temporary protection programme for Ukrainians. In particular, they are considering the exclusion of men of military age from new waves of status granting. The relevant...
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reacts sharply to Israeli offensive
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has harshly criticised the Israeli operation after the capture of the Beaufort fortress, which was part of the escalating conflict with Hezbollah. He spoke of the «brutal and...
Elections in Colombia could change the country's relations with the US
In Colombia, the second round of the presidential election will determine the country's political course and international relations. The right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won a majority of votes in the...
US strikes on Iran: a new round of tension
The US Central Command has announced strikes on Iranian radar and command facilities in response to the downing of an American MQ-1 drone. The strikes took place in the areas of...
Donald Trump sets tough conditions for Iran's nuclear programme
US President Donald Trump has put forward a number of tough demands on Iran, including an official renunciation of the development and purchase of nuclear weapons. He insists on opening the Strait of Hormuz...
Denmark restores mobilisation capacity of up to 180,000 soldiers
Denmark intends to restore the mobilisation system, which will allow up to 180,000 soldiers to be deployed in the event of war. The new defence model is based on an 11-month service...
Israel regains control of medieval Beaufort Castle in Lebanon
The Israeli military has seized the medieval Beaufort Castle in South Lebanon, which has not been controlled for more than a quarter of a century. The operation is aimed at establishing control over the surrounding areas and...
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed heads elections amid conflict
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is leading the country towards national elections, which are taking place against a backdrop of deep ethnic conflict and political tension. Despite peace initiatives in...
Japan criticises China for opaque military expansion
Japanese Defence Minister Shinzo Koizumi has rejected accusations of Tokyo's new militarism at the Singapore Security Summit. He stressed the rapid growth of the military...
Drones strike at key Russian oil infrastructure
A large-scale fire broke out at an oil refinery in Saratov after a nighttime drone attack. At the same time, an oil depot in the Rostov region and the Lazarevo production and dispatch station were reportedly damaged...
China's growing military power raises alarm in the Pentagon
During the Shanghai Dialogue in Singapore, Pentagon Chief Pete Hagel called on Asian allies to significantly increase defence spending. This is due to China's rapid military buildup,...
Compulsory conscription of women in Estonia becomes inevitable
The demographic situation in Estonia is forcing the authorities to consider compulsory conscription of women for military service. The head of the Defence Resources Department, Anu Rannaveski, said that due to the drop in...
Putin makes a series of high-profile statements about Romania, Ukraine and the war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented on the drone strike on Romanian territory, saying that he had only recently learned about the incident. He suggested that the strike...
Medvedev threatens Europe after drone attack on Romania
Romania closes the Russian consulate general in Constanta and declares the consul general persona non grata in response to a Russian drone attack on a residential building. President...
Russia spends $26bn on life extension project
Russia has launched a large-scale state programme for life extension research, including gene therapy, organ bioprinting and cryotherapy. The initiative is overseen by the President's daughter Maria Vorontsova...
Kremlin steps up pressure on elections in Armenia
Russia has stepped up covert operations to undermine the re-election chances of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Kremlin is organising the transportation of Russian Armenians to support pro-Russian candidates and is conducting...
