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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
A damaged vessel, the 'Uglad', is being lifted by a crane at night, highlighting a maritime incident that may be linked to the shadowy operation involving beetles and candy shipments that allegedly aided Russian troops.
Posted inInvestigations

Beetles, Bribes & Bizarre: Estonia’s ‘Bug’ Helps Russian Troops Escape

The claim that live Baltic beetles have been smuggled inside Estonian sweets to Russian front‑line units has evaporated under scrutiny – there is simply no record of beetles or candy…
Posted by Milena Vuković January 17, 2026
Poland's fighter jet, deployed in response to Russian reconnaissance activity, demonstrates NATO's readiness to deter aggression in the Baltic region.
Posted inSecurity

Baltic Skies Tense: Poland Intercepts Russian Recon Plane

Polish F‑16s swooped on a Russian Il‑20 over the Baltic Sea in the last days of December, underscoring how quickly NATO’s air‑policing net can be activated when Moscow’s aircraft stray…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 27, 2025
Cargo vessels navigate the open sea under a calm sky, symbolizing global trade amid geopolitical tensions.
Posted inSecurity

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.
Posted inSecurity

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.
Posted inPolitics

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
A heavily fortified border barrier, symbolizing the tense security situation following the Estonian border incident at Vasknarva.
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Estonian Guards Cross Border Into Russia – Tensions Rise at Vasknarva

Three Russian border guards set foot on Estonian soil at Vasknarva pier on 17 December, sparking an immediate security alert and a flurry of diplomatic protest. Video released by Estonia’s Police…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 18, 2025
The Lukoil fuel station at Chișinău Airport, the subject of Moldova's controversial move to seize its assets, has become a focal point of regional energy-security tensions.
Posted inPolitics

Moldova Moves to Seize Lukoil Fuel Terminal at Chișinău Airport

Moldova has ripped the lid off a Russian‑owned fuel hub, seizing Lukoil’s terminal at Chișinău airport in a move that reads like a declaration of war on Moscow’s energy lifelines.…
Posted by Marek Zieliński December 16, 2025
Bulgaria's diplomatic stance, as reflected by its flag alongside the EU flag, is at the heart of the debate over whether to release frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Posted inPolitics

Bulgaria Holds Back on Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

Bulgaria has once again slammed the door on any plan to hand over the frozen Russian sovereign wealth that the EU hopes to turn into cash for Kyiv. Even as Brussels…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 15, 2025

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