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February 18, 2025
EU Prepares Massive Military Aid Package for Ukraine Worth Billions of Euros
The European Union countries are engaged in active talks to offer Ukraine one of the largest military aid packages since the conflict began.
February 18, 2025
China Condemns U.S. Tariff Policy at WTO Meeting
China has strongly criticized the tariffs imposed or threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, during the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting on Tuesday. Beijing warned that these 'tariff shocks' could destabilize the global trading system and lead to a worldwide economic crisis.
February 18, 2025
G7 Prepares to Reassess Russian Oil Price Cap: Aimed at Reducing RF Revenues
The G7 countries intend to reconsider the current restrictions on the price of Russian oil as part of efforts to reduce the income of the Russian Federation.
February 18, 2025
The UK ready to send troops to Ukraine post-conflict
London has declared its readiness to dispatch troops to Ukraine as part of a European contingent after the cessation of hostilities, marking a key element in the proposal for security guarantees for Kyiv. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that this involves 'ground deployment if necessary' as part of a European mission.
February 18, 2025
Israel Keeps Troops in Southern Lebanon, Beirut Threatens with Occupation
Despite the peace agreement reached in November, Israel has decided to maintain its military presence in five regions of Southern Lebanon, sparking a strong reaction from Beirut. The Lebanese authorities have declared that they will consider any Israeli military presence on their territory as an occupation, emphasizing their right to use all available means to restore sovereignty.
February 17, 2025
Zelensky rules out Ukraine's participation in Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his country will not be involved in the upcoming talks between Russia and the USA, scheduled for February 18 in Saudi Arabia.
February 17, 2025
Is China’s Military Really Built for War? New Report Questions Beijing’s Arms Buildup
A new report from the American think tank RAND Corporation claims that despite the large-scale modernization, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) may not be ready for war. The report's authors contend that the primary priority for the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) is maintaining power, rather than engaging in military actions.
February 17, 2025
Plane Flips During Landing in Toronto
An aviation incident occurred at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada involving a passenger plane operated by Endeavor Air on a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis (USA). During landing, the plane flipped over on the runway for reasons that are yet to be determined.
February 17, 2025
Man sentenced to life in India for raping and killing Irish tourist in Goa
In India, a court has sentenced 31-year-old Vikat Bhagat to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of 28-year-old Danielle McLaughlin, an Irish tourist. The crime took place nearly eight years ago in Goa, a popular tourist destination.
February 17, 2025
Israel Prepares to Receive Hostage Remains from Gaza
Israel is set to receive the remains of an unspecified number of hostages held in the Gaza Strip on February 20.
February 17, 2025
Germany delivers new military aid package to Ukraine, including air defense missiles and artillery
Germany has delivered a new military aid package to Ukraine, which includes missiles for the IRIS-T SLM and SLS air defense systems, four Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers, ammunition, drones, firearms, and other equipment.
February 15, 2025
Trump Administration Accidentally Lays Off Hundreds of Nuclear Weapons Specialists
The Trump administration inadvertently terminated over 300 employees from the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), responsible for controlling the nuclear arsenal. Efforts are currently being made to rehire these specialists.
