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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 …

2025-12-09

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision

EU leaders are expressing growing concern over potential U.S. interference in European affairs, particularly as Russia has praised Donald Trump's vision for global security. The shift in U.S. foreign policy, which now prioritizes …

2025-12-08

Greece-US cooperation reshaping Europe’s energy future, minister says

Greece and the United States are strengthening their cooperation to reshape Europe’s energy future, according to Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou. In a recent interview with Fox News, Papastavrou highlighted the strategic partnership between the two nations, emphasizing …

2025-12-07

Chernobyl radiation shield has stopped working after Russian drone strikes, UN warns

A critical safety structure at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine has been rendered inoperable following a drone attack by Russian forces earlier this year, according to the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog. The New Safe Confinement, a …

2025-12-06

Finland joins other Nordics, UK under Nato's Norfolk command

Finland has officially joined NATO's Joint Force Command Norfolk, based in Virginia, USA. During a ceremony in Helsinki, responsibility for Finnish, Danish, and Swedish forces was transferred from NATO's Brunssum Joint Force Command in the Netherlands to the U.S.-based …

2025-12-02

Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin and a U.S. envoy are set to hold crucial talks in Moscow, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions and escalating military engagements, as Russia continues its aggressive …

2025-12-01

Zelenskyy in talks with Rutte and von der Leyen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the significance of recent diplomatic engagements, emphasizing that these are pivotal days with potential for substantial changes. In a post on X, Zelensky noted that Ukraine and NATO are closely coordinating their efforts. He also …

2025-11-30

Poland charges three Belarusians and two Ukrainians with espionage

Poland has charged five individuals, including three Belarusians and two Ukrainians, with espionage on behalf of Russian intelligence. The suspects, who were recruited via Telegram and compensated in cryptocurrency, conducted various tasks such as photographing critical infrastructure and creating propaganda. Among …

2025-11-29

Massive corruption scandal embroils Kyiv: Andriy Yermak denies wrongdoing, vows full cooperation

A massive corruption scandal has erupted in Kyiv, with Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, at its center. Yermak has vehemently denied any wrongdoing and has pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigations. The scandal …

2025-11-28

'Historical precedent' — Ukraine, UK sign license agreement for Octopus interceptor drones

Ukraine and the United Kingdom have forged a significant defense partnership with the signing of a license agreement to produce Octopus interceptor drones. This collaboration, announced by Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, marks a "historical precedent" and a crucial …