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… Fuelling the concerns over Russia's intentions, CIA chief John Ratcliffe paid a surprise visit to Moscow in late August, with US media reporting he warned Russia against attacking any NATO country. …
Russia says Putin, Trump had 'frank' call after US envoys visitCitizen Digital
… Latvia, a member of NATO and the European Union, is an ally of Ukraine and both share borders with Russia and Belarus. …
Latvia bans books from Russia, Belarus over 'war propaganda'The Standard
… The European Union expressed "full solidarity" with Germany, NATO assured that it would defend its members and countries including Britain, Estonia and Poland offered strong backing.Germany will close Russia's consulate in the former capital Bonn later this month, and cancel the …
Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctionsCitizen Digital
… Their island is strategically located in the sub-Arctic, has no military and depends on NATO and a 1951 bilateral agreement with the United States for its defence. …
Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talksThe Standard
… Trump has also laid claim to Greenland, an autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, and talked about making Venezuela a state following the US capture of its leader Nicolas Maduro. …
Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'Citizen Digital
… Ukraine’s path towards European Union membership has become a central element of its national strategic direction, while its aspiration for closer integration with NATO remains an important part of its security outlook. …
Ukraine marks Independence Day amid war, resilience and European solidarityThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA Romanian F-16 fighter jet on Thursday destroyed a marine drone near an offshore gas project, with Romania's president blaming Russia for the latest incident involving the NATO member bordering Ukraine. …
Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames RussiaThe Standard
… NATO said Friday its fighter jets had shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace -- the second such incident there in a week, according to Latvia's defence ministry. …
Strikes kill 19 in Russia and UkraineCitizen Digital
… The threat had ended, the armed forces said in a post on X, adding that allied fighter jets successfully destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicle that entered the NATO member state's airspace. …
Drone shot down in Latvian airspace: militaryCapital News
… According to earlier reports, Zelensky said at a press conference with NATO leadership in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev that actual deliveries of missile interceptors from allies had fallen, largely due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Ukraine reaches deal with U.S. on monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles: ZelenskyBulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, and Andrey Gyurov, a banker and pro-Western opposition candidate. The runoff follows drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and a first round marked by record-low 23 per cent turnout.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Bulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, and Andrey Gyurov, a banker and pro-Western opposition candidate. The runoff follows drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and a first round marked by record-low 23 per cent turnout.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's President Zelensky in Oslo to discuss proposals on ending Russia's conflict with Ukraine, with a US official describing the talks as "constructive". Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday to present the proposals, while Zelensky said intelligence sharing with the US on Russian missile attacks "works now".
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney, who called it one of the worst peacetime tragedies to hit Canada's armed forces on home soil.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace" in an interview with Newsmax, claiming they are driving up global energy prices. Trump also stated he finds Ukrainian President Zelensky more difficult to deal with than Russian President Putin and suggested both leaders would like to see the war end soon.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Poland, a historically divided nation that has risen to geopolitical prominence in recent times, is showing growing interest in Africa, particularly Kenya, as part of its broader engagement strategy.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
Donald Trump called on Ukraine to "get a new leader" after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions. Trump defended the deal allowing more Russian diesel onto global markets, citing Putin's desire for a Ukraine settlement, while accusing Zelensky of blocking negotiations and ignoring instructions not to strike Russian refineries; Kyiv and European allies warned the sanctions relief would help fund Russia's war.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a US-announced diesel deal between America and Russia, saying Moscow was expressing "thanks" by attacking Ukraine, which killed 15 people according to authorities. EU officials also opposed lifting sanctions on Russian diesel, arguing it would fuel Russia's war effort.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had secured Russia's agreement for a major diesel release and eased war sanctions on Moscow to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the move as "unworthy" and "weak."
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Trump announced easing sanctions on Russian diesel, prompting criticism from Ukrainian leader Zelensky and EU officials, while Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 21 people including four children.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to demonstrate support for Ukraine amid Russian missile and drone attacks on key infrastructure. Merz said Ukraine needs German support in the coming weeks and promised that Germany would continue to help Ukraine.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Vladimir Putin said Russia will deploy all weapons at its disposal if Kaliningrad comes under direct attack, insisting Moscow is responding to Western statements about preparing for war in 2029–2030. Russia has accused NATO of preparing to blockade its Baltic exclave bordering Lithuania and Poland, warning it would even use nuclear weapons if the West tries to cut off Kaliningrad from the rest of Russia.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
The US Senate has confirmed Henry Wooster as Washington's next ambassador to Kenya by voice vote, clearing the way for the career diplomat to take up the Nairobi posting ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. Wooster told the Senate that the US principal concern regarding the 2027 elections would be stability and avoidance of violence, stating the US is "not picking sides in the election."
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
A 31-year-old Ukrainian was arrested after stabbing a priest to death and wounding four others with a knife at a 17th-century Catholic abbey in Jaroslaw, Poland, near the Ukrainian border. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack as "evil" and "horrific," and the incident has occurred amid social tensions in Poland, which has accepted hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's invasion.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European nations worry Moscow could escalate the conflict and target Kyiv's supporters, with Western leaders warning of a surge in Russian covert operations across Europe that could eventually cause casualties.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States, Greenland, and Denmark signed a security agreement on Tuesday giving the US control over security in Greenland's Arctic territory and allowing it to build two military bases in the south and east. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with officials from Denmark and Greenland expressing satisfaction at having reached a deal.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump told the UN that the United States will not join global AI regulation and urged countries to abandon the International Criminal Court, while also stating he faces a "big decision" on whether to negotiate or "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran. Other world leaders at the assembly warned about Palestinian futures amid Israeli West Bank settlement expansion and raised concerns about global unrest and US actions.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump told the UN he was deciding whether to "annihilate" Iran but later revealed that US and Iranian officials had held "very good" talks for the first time in months, with another meeting scheduled soon.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Germans voted Sunday in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state elections where far-right and far-left gains threaten Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government. Merz, who has been in power for 16 months, cancelled a UN General Assembly trip to prepare for potential fallout after the AfD dealt his CDU a significant defeat in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had an "extremely frank" one-hour phone call on Tuesday after US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow over the weekend for talks with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits and the Ukraine conflict, though the talks brought no immediate breakthrough.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden votes Sunday in a close election where the centre-left opposition led by the Social Democrats holds a lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition, with polls showing the left with around 50 percent support and the right with around 47 percent. The campaign has been dominated by concerns over healthcare and the welfare state amid fears over Europe's security, though both blocs have narrowed their positions in recent weeks.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday after Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend for talks with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits, though the talks brought no immediate breakthrough in the four-and-a-half-year war.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers and printing products from Russia and Belarus, citing "disinformation and war propaganda" as threats to its security interests and to further reduce economic ties with countries supporting the war against Ukraine.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany blamed Russia for an attempted hybrid attack involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport in August and announced diplomatic counter-measures including closing Russia's consulate in Bonn and canceling the contract for a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Germany also announced it would tighten entry controls for Russian nationals and propose additional EU sanctions against Russian individuals.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Icelanders voted Saturday on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, with the result expected to be closely contested. The country applied to join the EU following a 2009 financial crisis, though talks were suspended in 2013 when a eurosceptic government took power.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions escalated in trade talks with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the move, stating the lake would be called Lake Ontario "then, now and always."
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ukraine celebrated its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026, emphasizing the nation's resilience and sovereignty against Russian aggression. The country highlighted strategic military achievements, including degrading Russia's Black Sea Fleet through domestically developed naval drones and long-range missile strikes.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Romania's F-16 fighter jet destroyed a marine drone loaded with explosives near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project on Thursday. Romania's president blamed Russia for the incident, which he characterized as part of escalating hybrid warfare by the Russian Federation.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Waves of drones and missiles killed 19 people across Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, with Ukrainian drones striking civilian areas in southern Russia and Moscow's forces targeting infrastructure in Ukraine including a major steel plant. Both countries have significantly escalated long-range attacks on civilian infrastructure as fighting at the front remains at a near standstill.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace, the country's military said Friday. The interception occurred amid heightened European concern over unauthorised drone activity as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system, though President Zelensky said the supply remains insufficient to meet the country's air defense needs. Zelensky noted that expected deliveries in 2026 will be lower than in 2025.
9 August 2026 · Capital News →