• Lithuania bolsters Ukraine's defense with advanced drones and thermal imaging equipment

    Drones and thermal imaging cameras are set to enhance surveillance and detection capabilities, particularly in combat zones with challenging visibility conditions.

    This technological upgrade will allow Ukraine to better monitor enemy movements and increase strike accuracy.

    Lithuania reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine by delivering a new batch of military equipment, including drones, thermal imaging devices, and 5-ton telescopic loaders. Lithuanian Minister of Defense Dovile …

  • EU's top diplomat warns of potential Russian aggression by 2028, urges increased defense spending

    In a stark warning, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, cautioned that Russia might launch military aggression against an EU country as early as 2028. Speaking at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) annual conference in Brussels on January 22, Kallas stated, "Many of our national intelligence services report that Russia may test our defense readiness in 3-5 years."

    While she did not disclose specific details of the Kremlin's potential aggression plans, …

  • Zelensky calls for million-strong Ukrainian force to counter Russian threat, seeks international support

    Speaking at the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that if Russia amasses an army of a million troops, Ukraine will also need a defensive force of the same size until the nation secures membership in a security alliance. This statement was made during Zelensky's discussion with members of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasized the need for Ukraine to bolster its …

  • Syria halts imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel

    Syria's Finance Ministry has banned the import of goods originating from Russia, Iran, and Israel, a development reported by outlet Al Arabiya.

    The mandate includes a strict policy of confiscating any products found to originate from these countries.

    The government aims to bolster the economy by allowing dollar transactions and implementing a new set of unified customs duties with reductions ranging from 50% to 60%, according to Al Arabiya.

    Following this decision, Syria has opened its doors …

  • U.S. Sanctions threaten to cripple Russia's oil exports as India and China seek alternatives

    The latest round of U.S. sanctions could effectively halve Russian oil exports, as key buyers India and China seek alternative suppliers.

    Russia's oil industry finds itself in dire straits following the introduction of new U.S. sanctions that have intensified restrictions on the transport and sale of Russian oil. As Bloomberg reports, tankers initially destined for Russian cargo are now turning back at sea, with major customers like China and India beginning to source from other suppliers in …