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Antonio Costa, the President of the European Council, stated on Thursday, February 19, that the European Union wants to start “as soon as possible” negotiations regarding Ukraine’s accession, without committing to a date, reports AFP. “We want to be able to officially open the negotiations as soon as possible and to progress in the enlargement process,” Costa declared during a press conference in Oslo, where he was visiting, according to the international agency, quoted by Agerpres. The American plan to end the war in Ukraine envisages Kiev’s entry into the EU from January 2027, a timeline generally considered unrealistic by…
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a decision on Iran could be made in the next 10 days. “We may have to step forward, or maybe not,” Trump said at the first meeting of the Peace Council, reports CNN. Thursday morning, at least six American military planes crossed Europe. “We may have to step forward, or maybe not. Maybe we will come to an agreement. You will probably find out in the next 10 days, but today’s meeting is proof that with determined leadership, nothing is impossible,” Trump declared at the inaugural meeting of his Peace Council in Washington.…
Russia is ready to receive enriched uranium from Iran, if an agreement to this effect is reached, reconfirmed on Thursday the general director of the state nuclear company Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev. The foreign ministry in Moscow had stated on Wednesday that the proposal for Iran to send its uranium abroad was discussed as a way to alleviate US concerns about the danger of nuclear armament of the Islamic republic and remains valid, but the decision in this regard belongs to Tehran, notes Agerpres. Also on Wednesday, Russia’s willingness to receive enriched uranium from Iran was mentioned by the Kremlin’s spokesperson,…
The number of legally owned firearms in Poland has exceeded one million for the first time, according to data presented by the Polish police and reported by Euronews.com, after authorities in this country issued a record number of 50,700 gun permits in 2025. Civilians are arming themselves out of fear of a conflict with Russia, and shooting ranges have reported a sudden increase in the number of visitors. The number of active permits reached 411,769 by the end of last year, more than double the 192,819 registered in 2015. The number of weapons in civilian possession climbed to 1,037,778, an…
Russia intends to significantly expand the use of maritime drones, warns the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR). According to Ukrainian officials, Moscow is developing its own models, some inspired by technologies already used by Ukraine. Attacks on Ukrainian ports In recent months, Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and on ships heading to these ports. Frequent targets have been facilities in Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Izmail. Simultaneously, Russia is developing a new type of maritime drone, called “Skorlupa”, which could attack both ships and transport FPV type drones for strikes on…
Russian law enforcement forces could be tasked with carrying out “preventive measures” among the population for offenses such as “avoiding the obligation to defend the country” and “distorting historical truth”. The bill was adopted on Wednesday in its first reading by the State Duma, reports Interfax. The document provides for the completion of the federal law 182-FZ with new grounds for the application of preventive measures, which can be implemented by authorities such as the prosecutor’s office, the Investigation Committee and other institutions. The project introduces the possibility of issuing official warnings about the inadmissibility of actions that can create…
A protocol has been drawn up in the name of the former popular governor of the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic” and one of its founders, Pavel Gubarev, for “discrediting the Russian army”. The administrative case, based on article 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, was registered at the Taganski District Court in Moscow on February 18, according to the capital’s court register. The article provides for a fine of up to 50,000 rubles (approximately 550 euros). In a statement to RBC, Gubarev said he does not know the reasons why the protocol was drawn up.…
The Russian authorities’ campaign to “legalize” imports in order to increase budget revenues has affected goods deliveries to Russia. Independent importers report problems with the importation of clothing, footwear, and gadgets from well-known brands into the country. Regulatory authorities are widely withdrawing certificates and declarations of conformity for products brought in through parallel import, that is, without the consent of the rights holder. These documents are necessary for the marketing of many goods – from toys and children’s clothing to computers, auto parts, and industrial equipment. Deputy Prime Minister Aleksei Overciuk warned that Russia will strictly protect the domestic market…
The European Commission has launched a new strategy aimed at supporting the eastern regions of the European Union affected by the consequences of the war in Ukraine, mobilizing billions of euros to counteract economic and demographic decline, writes Euronews. The initiative targets nine member states that border Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus – Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria – and is particularly aimed at areas facing a decline in investment, depopulation, and disruption of cross-border activities. The central element of the strategy is EastInvest, a mechanism that will provide loans totaling 28 billion euros, in collaboration…
A Ukrainian drone pilot told Business Insider how he discovered a Russian “arsenal” consisting of horses and Lada cars. He expected to find armored vehicles in the discovered warehouse, but the discovery surprised him. The filmed images went viral, as the Russians were increasingly seen using unconventional means of transport, such as horses or bicycles. The pilot, named Cosmos in the article, guided the drone over the destroyed warehouse, steering it through a corner of the roof where a hole had formed. Cosmos’s drone unit, “Wild Division,” suspected that there was a logistical node for Russian soldiers there, about 15…