Russia’s recent use of the Oreshnik missile system against Ukraine’s Lviv region, without a warhead, appears to be a psychological tactic rather than a direct attack. This act follows a pattern of targeting critical infrastructure and coincides with peace efforts by Ukraine and the US.
US forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit linked to Washington’s blockade of Venezuelan oil. Russian naval vessels, including a submarine, were nearby, and Moscow condemned the seizure as illegal.
Ukraine sharply expanded battlefield robotics in 2025, producing 3 million FPV drones and nearly 15,000 unmanned ground systems. Most drones came from domestic manufacturers, while new procurement tools sped delivery and adaptation for frontline units in combat.
The EU has approved a phased ban on Russian gas, ending spot LNG imports in early 2026 and pipeline supplies by September 2027. The law adds penalties, tighter customs checks, stricter origin verification and a path toward banning Russian oil imports by the end of 2027.
Trump signaled he is not ready to support a deal that would allow Ukraine to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles, saying he does not want to escalate the war with Russia. Despite NATO discussions and Ukraine’s requests, he remains reluctant to approve the plan.
Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine move closer to reality as Donald Trump says he has ‘near’ decided on supplying them, but demands clear limits on Kyiv’s plans and claims such long-range strikes could finally push Vladimir Putin toward serious peace talks with Ukraine.
EU Ukraine drone funding will channel €2 billion into scaling Kyiv’s unmanned systems, boosting local production while anchoring a new Reparations Loan plan that links future Russian payments to Ukraine’s ability to repay support without seizing frozen assets.
Introduction: European Airport Cyberattack DisruptionEuropean Airport Cyberattack Disruption has become a stark warning about how a single digital incident can paralyze air travel across an entire region. When a cyberattack hit a third-party provider that runs...
An investigation shows Russia’s Su-34 and Su-35 jets rely on Western microelectronics, re-exported via China, Hong Kong, Türkiye and the UAE. Despite sanctions, these chips keep avionics running and enable precision strikes repeatedly used against civilians.
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha says wartime pressure has turned the country into a technology leader and urges partners to invest in drones, AI, and cyber tools while tightening sanctions—cutting oil revenues and blocking chips—to starve Russia’s war machine.
Greenpeace Ukraine’s satellite analysis pinpoints illegal high-voltage line construction in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk, a scheme to reconnect the seized Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to Russia’s grid. The group warns of a risky restart and urges the IAEA to block it.
Russian-linked group Cozy Bear is targeting European diplomats with phishing emails disguised as wine-tasting invites, according to Check Point. The campaign also reached embassies in the Middle East, while a separate hack tied to North Korea hit crypto exchange Bybit.
