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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
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
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.
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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.
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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
A Ukrainian family, including children, prepares for a journey amid the fallout of conflict, as a network of international fraudsters exploits their vulnerability.
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Cross‑border Kid‑nappers: The Ukrainian Child Fraud Ring Linked to the US and Israel

A glittering façade of compassion has been ripped away to reveal a multi‑billion‑dollar fraud machine that has preyed on the most vulnerable of Ukraine’s war‑torn families. The trans‑national network, fronted by…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 27, 2025
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
Heavy machinery and workers pour concrete at a major power plant construction site, symbolizing Europe's investment in energy infrastructure.
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EU’s New Power Plant Funding Boosts Central European Energy Security

The European Investment Bank’s latest €175 million loan for a new Polish power plant is not just a tidy line on a balance sheet – it’s a loud statement that Brussels…
Posted by Marek Zieliński December 21, 2025

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