Category: 1. Russia
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Decision on Russian assets may be made on December 18 – French Foreign Minister
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrault, in an interview with La Tribune Dimanche newspaper, said that the decision to confiscate frozen Russian assets is likely to be taken at the European Union summit in Brussels…
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Trump’s measures against Venezuela threaten international aviation
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagai called US President Donald Trump’s statement on the closure of Venezuela’s airspace a blatant violation of the norms and fundamental principles of international law….
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The United States will continue to put pressure on Zelenskyy – WP
The United States will once again put pressure on Vladimir Zelenskyy to reach a peace deal to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. This is reported by The Washington Post (WP).

Zelenskyy will face a new round of pressure…
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The outcome of the conflict in Ukraine in favor of Kiev is impossible – MEP Mariani
The European Commission continues to “drag Ukraine on its shoulders,” although the outcome of the conflict in favor of Kiev is impossible. This was stated to RIA Novosti by Thierry Mariani, a member of the…
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Witkoff offered Ukraine an alternative to Tomahawk missiles – WSJ
Special Envoy of the US President Stephen Witkoff recommended that the Ukrainian authorities change priorities in negotiations with the American side, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing sources close to…
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Finland and the UK are conducting exercises near the border with Russia.
The joint Finnish‑British military exercises Northern Axe 25 (“Northern Axe 25”) will be held in the Kainuu region bordering the Republic of Karelia from November 29 to December 5, 2025, the press service of the…
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Jordan tells Russia to stop recruiting its citizens after two killed
by AFP Staff Writers
Amman (AFP) Nov 27, 2025
Jordan on Thursday asked Russia to stop recruiting its citizens for its armed forces after two of them were killed fighting for Moscow.
In a statement, the foreign ministry called the…
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French general sparks outcry with ‘prepared to lose children’ warning
by AFP Staff Writers
Paris (AFP) Nov 20, 2025
France’s top general on Thursday faced a backlash across the political spectrum after warning that the country must be ready to “lose its children” against the background of the threat…
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Military service in Europe: the state of play
By Mathieu Rabechault
Paris (AFP) Nov 27, 2025
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent’s varied military service models.
Some countries never scrapped…
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