Former SBU general Andriy Naumov, who was sentenced to a year in prison in Serbia for money laundering, was released in early December. This is reported by the BBC
Naumov was stripped of his documents and forbidden to leave Serbia while the appeal against the...
The EU has added the largest Russian diamond mining company Alrosa, as well as its CEO Pavel Marinychev, to the sanctions list
Alrosa produces 95% of diamonds in Russia and 27% of all diamonds in the world.
Polish chess player Jan-Krzysztof Duda refused to shake hands with Russian Denis Khismatullin, who supports the invasion of Ukraine
This happened at the World Championship in Samarkand. It also became known that 104 Russian chess...
62 people died in Japan earthquake - Kyodo
At least 300 more people were injured. Rescue efforts on the worst-hit Noto Peninsula in the west of...
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Russia’s Forgotten Front: The Legacy of the Transnistrian War
Thirty-three years ago, a ceasefire brought an end to the Transnistrian War—sometimes described by locals as the Russian-Moldovan War. Although the tensions officially ended in 1992, its consequences continue to shape Moldovan politics, society, and security — especially in view of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Fourth missing U.S. soldier found dead in Lithuania during NATO drills
The body of the fourth missing American soldier was recovered near the Pabradė training area in Lithuania, U.S. Army Europe and Africa confirmed.
Finland prepares to exit landmine ban treaty — cites Russian threat
Finland is moving to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel mines. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the decision comes as a direct response to growing aggression from Russia.
China backs deeper alliance with Russia during Moscow visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Beijing’s strategic alignment with Moscow during a three-day visit focused on expanding cooperation.
Georgia passes foreign agent law and rolls back key rights
The ruling Georgian Dream party has approved a set of controversial laws, including a “foreign agent” act aimed at NGOs and media. Critics say it mimics the U.S. FARA but is weaponized against dissent.