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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…

A man from Kiev has received the maximum sentence after voluntarily collaborating with Russia in attacks on the energy infrastructure that powers the capital of Ukraine. A court in Ukraine has sentenced to life imprisonment, with confiscation of wealth, a 32-year-old IT specialist from Kiev for state treason, committed under martial law. The decision was announced on February 16 by the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), according to Euromaidan Press. The accused helped Russia coordinate attacks on power networks, anti-aircraft defense systems, and military positions. Prosecutors from the Donetsk region demonstrated in court that the…

Hungary continues to buy Russian oil, despite the existence of alternative supply routes, according to an analysis conducted by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD). The report argues that the savings obtained by purchasing Russian crude oil at a reduced price are not reflected in the prices paid by consumers, but are transformed into profit for the country’s largest oil company. The analysis, distributed in advance to CNN, shows that domestic fuel prices in Hungary were, in 2025, on average 18% higher than in neighboring Czech Republic, even though Budapest continues to import cheaper Russian oil, and Prague…

Since his dismissal from the head of the Ukrainian army in 2024, and his appointment as ambassador to London, Valerii Zalujnîi is widely seen as the main political rival of President Volodimir Zelenski. At the age of 52, Zalujîi avoids talking about potential political ambitions, saying he does not want to undermine national unity at a time when the war with Russia is approaching its fourth year. However, in a recent interview with The Associated Press, he publicly described for the first time a deep rift between him and the head of state — a gesture interpreted by some as…