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Articles by Vaclav Zoubek

2025-12-19

The world according to Vladimir Putin — live updates

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference, where he reaffirmed his aggressive stance on Ukraine and NATO. During the event, Putin dismissed European leaders as "little pigs" and reiterated his intention to claim what he refers to as Russia's "historic …

2025-12-18

Cartoon (17/12/2025)

Europe faces a critical moment as the U.S. shifts its foreign policy toward a transactional approach, prioritizing deals over shared democratic values. This change leaves Europe vulnerable, particularly in light of Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the uncertainty of U.S. support. To safeguard its …

2025-12-17

Greece freezes assets of five petroleum trading companies

Greece has taken decisive action against financial malfeasance by freezing the assets of five petroleum trading companies. The companies, owned by a foreign national with Pakistani and Canadian citizenship, are suspected of ties to the Russian regime. The freeze, ordered by Haralambos …

2025-12-16

Ukraine blows up Russian submarine using underwater drone

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for a daring underwater drone attack that critically damaged a Russian submarine docked at the secure naval base in Novorossiysk on the Black Sea. The targeted submarine, identified as the Class 636.3 "Varshavyanka" (NATO …

2025-12-15

Zelenskyy reportedly says Kyiv willing to drop NATO membership demand

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine may be open to dropping its demands for NATO membership if the U.S. and European nations provide robust security guarantees. In a recent statement, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of bilateral security …

2025-12-14

US envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy in Germany for latest peace talks

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany this weekend to discuss a potential plan to end the war with Russia. The talks are expected to include key European …

2025-12-13

North Korean soldiers demining in Russia

North Korea has reportedly deployed thousands of soldiers to support Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence. This move is believed to be part of a broader agreement where North Korea receives financial aid and advanced military technology from …

2025-12-12

NATO's Rutte warns allies they are Russia's next target

In a stark warning, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, speaking on behalf of NATO, has alerted the alliance that Russia may escalate its aggression beyond Ukraine, potentially targeting other European nations. This comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing military buildups near …

2025-12-11

Cartoon (10/12/2025)

Finland's far-right Blue-Black Movement, known for its racist and fascist ideology, has been reinstated as a registered political party. The group, originally removed from the register in 2024 due to its program violating constitutional and human rights laws, successfully gathered 5,000 supporter signatures and revised …

2025-12-10

Russia is violating UN Charter, Finland's foreign minister tells UN Security Council

In a significant address to the UN Security Council, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen accused Russia of violating the UN Charter and the 10 fundamental principles of the Helsinki Final Act. Speaking as the Chair-in-Office of the Organization …