Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 3, wounds dozens
Russian President Vladimir Putin also announces a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile.
Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium
Country in the South Caucasus has witnessed several serious incidents involving the illicit trade in nuclear materials in recent years.
Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country’s territory.
How much of Europe’s oil and gas still comes from Russia?
In 2021, Russia supplied the EU with 45 percent of its gas and 27 percent of its oil. By 2024, these values dropped to 19 percent and 3 percent, respectively.
France detains Russian ‘shadow’ tanker to disrupt war in Ukraine
Moscow has called France’s detention of the ship, and arrest of the captain, an act of piracy.
Putin warns of harsh response to ‘Europe’s militarisation’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged a “significant” response to “Europe’s militarisation” and says the hysteria around his country potentially attacking NATO is “nonsense”.
Will Europe use Russian assets to fund Ukraine? Could Moscow hit back?
Some European countries have raised concerns about potential legal challenges to the ‘reparations plan’ for Ukraine.
UNSC to vote on proposal to delay looming Iran sanctions
UNSC resolution to delay action likely to fail; Iran warns deal with IAEA will be “terminated” if sanctions, due at midnight GMT, are reinstated.
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