The Leningrad District expansion: Russia’s long-term military pivot to the Finnish border

While global attention remains fixed on the Ukrainian front lines, the Kremlin is executing a large-scale strategic maneuver on the border with NATO. New satellite imagery confirms that Russia has initiated an accelerated construction of military infrastructure in the Republic of Karelia and the Murmansk region.

The twilight of Belgian compromise threatens security in the heart of Europe

The Brussels-Capital Region has officially surpassed 600 days without a functioning government following the elections of June 9, 2024. This unprecedented institutional vacuum has halted public spending and paralyzed aid for the city's most vulnerable populations, including refugees and the homeless.

Trump-Modi pact: A multi-Billion dollar redesign of global energy flows

President Donald Trump announced on February 2, 2026, that the United States has finalized a landmark trade agreement with India. The deal marks a seismic shift in global energy politics, with New Delhi reportedly committing to halt Russian oil imports.

Medvedev labels Maduro’s seizure an act of war, warns of NATO military friction

​The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States has shattered international legal frameworks and constitutes a potential "act of war," stated Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council.

​Deliberate strike on DTEK miners: Ukraine reports 15 dead in Ternivka

​At least 15 people were killed on Sunday, February 1, after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting coal miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region of central-eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed.

Historic snowfall in Japan leaves 14 dead and thousands stranded

Lethal winter storms across northern and western Japan have claimed 14 lives and left nearly 200 injured, as local authorities struggle to manage record-breaking accumulations.

US-Iran tensions: Experts warn of unprecedented human cost and IRGC coup risk

A military conflict between the United States and Iran would yield consequences far more devastating than recent wars in the Middle East, warned international relations expert Ioana Constantin-Bercean. Speaking on Moldova 1’s "ÎN CONTEXT" on January 29, she emphasized Iran’s pivotal role in the global hierarchy, noting that any escalation would likely draw direct support from China and Russia.

President Trump reports significant progress in Abu Dhabi peace negotiations

President Donald Trump announced significant progress in negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, disclosing a temporary "energy ceasefire" following a personal appeal to Vladimir Putin.

"Zero oil, zero money": US activates emergency powers against Cuba and its trade partners

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Thursday, January 29, citing "threats to national security and foreign policy" posed by the Cuban government.

US private equity giant Carlyle agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets amid sanctions

Russian oil major Lukoil, currently under US sanctions, has agreed to divest its vast international portfolio to the American private equity firm Carlyle Group.

Geopolitics vs. logistics: the strategic battle for the EUCA seat

The European Parliament officially launched the selection process for the future headquarters of the EU Customs Authority (EUCA) on Wednesday, January 28. Nine candidate cities are currently vying for the position: Bucharest, The Hague, Liège, Lille, Málaga, Porto, Rome, Warsaw, and Zagreb.

Berlin signals gradual path for Ukraine as Chancellor Merz tempers expectations for rapid EU entry

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union remains unattainable in the immediate term. He specifically ruled out the possibility of integration by January 1, 2027.