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Polish troops march in formation through the historic streets of Warsaw, symbolizing national pride and the strength of NATO's eastern flank.
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Polish Troops March into Warsaw – NATO’s Eastern Shield Tested

Poland has poured roughly 2,000 land‑force soldiers into Warsaw, turning the capital into a forward‑defence showcase at a moment when NATO’s eastern flank feels the pressure of Russian posturing and a…
Posted by Edward Ashford January 18, 2026
Symbolizing global trade tensions, the EU and U.S. flags flutter together against a sea of shipping containers, as economic disputes like Trump's Greenland tariffs escalate.
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Trump’s Greenland Tariffs: Eight EU Nations Face New US Duties

The United States is set to slap a 10 % duty on imports from eight European nations next February, with a steep jump to 25 % by June – a move that…
Posted by Edward Ashford January 18, 2026
Paratroopers descend during a military exercise as observers watch from the ground, symbolizing the strategic and operational dynamics at play in NATO's Eastern flank.
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Hybrid‑War Veteran Sent to Slovakia – Russia’s New Grey‑Zone Playbook

Russia’s much‑vaunted “hybrid‑war veteran” supposedly dispatched to Bratislava has turned out to be little more than a phantom. The claim that President Vladimir Putin ordered Colonel Sergei Kozlov – billed in some circles…
Posted by Edward Ashford January 18, 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns NATO divisions threaten the post-Cold War security order, with implications for Central and Eastern Europe.
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Tusk Warns: NATO Rift Could End the Old World Order

NATO’s unity is cracking, and the fallout could rip the post‑Cold‑War security architecture to shreds. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that a clash between allies would “be the end of…
Posted by Edward Ashford January 18, 2026
A radar facility in the Arctic highlights the strategic importance of Greenland as a potential flashpoint in emerging East-West tensions.
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Greenland Gambit: NATO Allies Face ‘False Calculation’ Threat

The High‑North is heating up faster than the Arctic ice, and Greenland now sits at the centre of NATO’s most dangerous diplomatic tug‑of‑war. Washington, under President Donald Trump, has openly…
Posted by Edward Ashford January 18, 2026
Ukraine's ten-time targeted intelligence chief, Budanov, who has survived multiple assassination attempts, is depicted in this official portrait.
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The Immortal Spy: Inside Ukraine’s Ten‑Time Targeted Intelligence Chief

Budanov has become the most haunted man in Europe. The head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate has dodged more than ten lethal plots since Russia’s full‑scale invasion, and by late…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 27, 2025
Cargo vessels navigate the open sea under a calm sky, symbolizing global trade amid geopolitical tensions.
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Slovak Flagged Vessel Hit in Odesa: A New Front in the Russia‑Ukraine War

Russian attack drones slammed into Odesa’s harbour on the night of 26 December, shattering the hull of the Slovak‑flagged bulk carrier Majestic and denting the port’s infrastructure. The strike left the vessel…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 26, 2025
The map shows Russian military advances in eastern Ukraine, with Sumy region marked as an area of limited Russian control, reflecting the latest escalation in the conflict.
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Russian Troops Storm Sumy: 50 Civilians Captured in Ukraine’s Eastern Front

Russian troops swept through the quiet border villages of Sumy on 17 December, blasting homes, seizing more than fifty civilians – some 89‑year‑old – and leaving a trail of destruction that…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 22, 2025
A Russian container ship intercepted by Swedish authorities, highlighting a new maritime front in the enforcement of international sanctions.
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Russian Container Ship Stopped by Swedish Customs – A New Front in Maritime Sanctions

The first crack in the Baltic’s quiet waters came at 1 a.m. on 1 March 2025, when a Russian‑flagged container ship, the Adler, was boarded by Swedish customs officers in the Øresund Strait.…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 21, 2025
This map illustrates the geographical scope of the European Union, relevant to the ongoing discussions about utilizing frozen Russian assets for regional aid and development projects.
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EU Moves to Tap Frozen Russian Assets – Tusk Says Deal Is on Table

The EU is on the brink of turning €210 billion of frozen Russian cash into a lifeline for Kyiv – and, if the political maths works, a fresh boost for the…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 19, 2025

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