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Russia will consider international security guarantees only in the case of a Ukraine that has friendly relations with Moscow, declared on Thursday the Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, quoted by the Interfax agency, reports Agerpres. In an intervention held in Moscow, Lavrov stated that Russian authorities do not know the details of any possible agreements between the United States and Ukraine regarding security guarantees. However, he warned that, “if the goal is to preserve (the current) regime in a part of the former Ukraine’s territory so that this regime can then be used as a bridgehead for threats against Russia,…
NATO is preparing a fundamental change in the way it protects the Eastern Flank, from Finland to Romania. The plan aims to create a “buffer zone” that is technologically advanced, where sensors, artificial intelligence, and robotic systems will cooperate to detect and stop a potential Russian aggression from the first meters. The details of this concept, called the “Eastern Flank Deterrence Line” (EFDL), were first presented by German Brigadier General Thomas Lowin, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at NATO’s Land Command in Izmir, in an interview with the German publication Die Welt. The official clearly explained the stakes…
Searches took place at the headquarters of Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt am Main and one of its branches in Berlin as part of an investigation into suspicions of money laundering. According to the publication Der Spiegel, on Wednesday morning, about 30 officers of the German judicial police entered the main headquarters of the bank in Frankfurt. The investigation targets companies associated with Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. According to the prosecutor’s office, the bank had previously maintained business relations with foreign firms that could have been used “for money laundering purposes”. The authorities did not provide further details about the investigation.…
Europe must take urgent measures to improve its defense capabilities and to make NATO “more European”, so that the alliance can maintain its power, warned the head of EU diplomacy, according to BBC. Kaja Kallas said that the US-Europe relationship has undergone “tectonic changes”, and the Trump Administration has shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundations. However, she said, the US will continue to be Europe’s partner and ally. At the annual conference of the European Defense Agency, Kaja Kallas said that the European Union continues to support relations with the United States, which remains an ally, but Europe must…
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has advised citizens not to disclose their personal information and opinions in open chats, groups, and forums, in order not to become targets of recruiters. According to explanations provided by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, individuals who lure people into illegal activities often seek users with an “active civic position”, analyzing their behavior in the online environment. “Do not share your personal information and opinions in open chats, groups, or forums. Avoid disputes on provocative topics,” the ministry’s representatives emphasized. The institution further recommended avoiding the publication of detailed…
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has sent clear signals of support for the vision of American President Donald Trump regarding the reshaping of the global order. For the Kremlin, this approach is not a surprise, but an opportunity that fits perfectly with one of the golden rules of Russian foreign policy: divide et impera (divide and conquer). “We have always supported and will continue to support any initiative that contributes to strengthening international stability,” Putin said, referring to the so-called Council for Peace in Gaza, to which he was invited by Donald Trump. Moscow seems little impressed by criticism…
The dollar index has fallen by 2.6% in the last four days, suffering its worst series of losses since April, reports CNN. This indicator, which measures the strength of the American currency against a basket made up of six other currencies – among which the Euro holds a majority share – is nearing its lowest level in the last four years. While stocks have rebounded after a brief drop recorded last week, the dollar has continued to fall. Uncertainty about the policy decisions of the Trump administration contributes to a weaker dollar, say analysts. A weaker dollar can make US…
Retailers and manufacturers have reduced the assortment of food products due to the decline in Russians’ purchasing power, writes Fontanka publication, citing market participants. Retail chains are optimizing their product ranges against the backdrop of slowing sales, declining population income, and reducing commercial areas. This trend has also affected dairy products, according to a study conducted by Nielsen company, which analyzed over 180 retail chains in Russia, traditional commerce channels, and the online market, during the period November 2024 – November 2025. Analysts noted a slowdown in cumulative omnichannel sales and a reduction in the assortment across all categories, except…
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, January 28, that a “massive armada” is heading towards Iran, larger than the one sent to Venezuela. On Tuesday, the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was dispatched to the Middle East. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that diplomacy combined with military threats “is neither efficient nor useful,” in response to Trump’s threatening remarks, reports Agerpres. According to the Irna news agency, Araghchi said that the United States should abandon threats and “illogical demands” if they wish to engage in negotiations. “It is unacceptable and cannot be called diplomacy if one side tries…
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed on Wednesday the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU, during their meeting in Berlin. The Romanian Prime Minister stated, in a conference held jointly with Friedrich Merz, that “for Romania, the Republic of Moldova is a strategic priority”, and “the stability of Chisinau and its European path matter for the entire region”. “The role of the European Union is essential, and opening the accession negotiations as soon as possible would be an important signal for citizens and for regional security”, said Ilie Bolojan. He emphasized that “if…