Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin.

Putin’s intelligence chief warns West against direct military confrontation with Russia

President Vladimir Putin‘s intelligence chief cautioned the West on Wednesday about the potential for catastrophic outcomes if the United States and its European partners escalate military tensions with Russia regarding Ukraine. Moscow has condemned Washington’s decision to allow Ukraine to utilize U.S. missiles for strikes within Russian territory, and on Tuesday, Putin signaled a lower threshold for nuclear engagement in response to a wider array … Continue reading Putin’s intelligence chief warns West against direct military confrontation with Russia

The C-Lion1 submarine telecommunications cable is being laid to the bottom of the Baltic Sea by cable ship Ile de Brehat on the shore of Helsinki, Finland.

European nations condemn Russian hybrid assaults, initiating investigations into cable cut incidents

European governments on Tuesday accused Russia of intensifying hybrid attacks against Ukraine’s Western allies, as Baltic nations began investigating the potential sabotage of two fibre-optic telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea. While European officials have not explicitly blamed Russia for the cable damage, countries such as Germany and Poland suggested that it was likely a deliberate act. In response, Lithuania’s armed forces increased their surveillance … Continue reading European nations condemn Russian hybrid assaults, initiating investigations into cable cut incidents

Leaders across Europe taking proactive measures regarding a potential “Trump 2.0” scenario

Trump has pledged to pursue specific objectives if he regains the presidency of the United States, and his proposals, regardless of their feasibility, are raising alarms internationally. He has promised to resolve the conflict in Ukraine “within 24 hours” through negotiations with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, request that Europe cover the costs of billions in US aid to Ukraine, withdraw from the Paris climate agreement … Continue reading Leaders across Europe taking proactive measures regarding a potential “Trump 2.0” scenario

Jens Stoltenberg asserts that military aid to Ukraine must persist despite concerns about Putin’s threats

NATO allies should not be discouraged from increasing military support to Ukraine due to Vladimir Putin‘s “irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,” stated outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with Reuters on Monday. Stoltenberg’s comments followed Putin’s recent assertion that Russia might resort to nuclear weapons if faced with conventional missile strikes, and that any attack on Russia backed by a nuclear power would be … Continue reading Jens Stoltenberg asserts that military aid to Ukraine must persist despite concerns about Putin’s threats

European & Muslim countries gather in Spain to discuss Palestinian statehood

Spain convened a high-level meeting on Friday with several Muslim and European nations to discuss strategies for ending the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for a definitive timeline for the international community to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated, “We gather to advocate for an end to the violence in Gaza and to find a resolution … Continue reading European & Muslim countries gather in Spain to discuss Palestinian statehood