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Sánchez: EU defense goes beyond the military

Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Spanish Government, arrived at a new European Council summit in Brussels this Thursday, emphasizing the need for Europe to demonstrate a stronger commitment to multilateral discussions, particularly in the context of defense, aid to Ukraine, and the ongoing situation in Gaza. He made it clear that......

Trump proposes U.S. control over Ukraine's nuclear plants in bid for ceasefire

President Donald Trump suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the U.S. could take ownership and management of Ukraine's nuclear power plants as part of his ongoing effort to mediate a ceasefire in the war with Russia. Zelensky responded by stating that Ukraine was prepared to temporarily suspend its attacks on Russian......

Putin agrees to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but rejects full ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on March 18 to temporarily stop attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, but he refused to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which was seen as a potential step toward a permanent peace agreement. Ukraine expressed its support for the scaled-back agreement, which......

US halts efforts against Russian hybrid warfare amid shifting policy toward Moscow

Several U.S. national security agencies have paused their coordinated efforts to counter Russian disinformation, sabotage, and cyberattacks, reducing pressure on Moscow while the Trump Administration pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine. Last year, President Joe Biden had directed his national security team to establish groups focused on......

Russia pursues renewal of fisheries agreement with Morocco

Russia is currently in discussions to renew its maritime fishing agreement with Morocco, which lapsed last December after four years of cooperation. Moscow aims to reinstate its fishing fleet's operations off the Moroccan coast, focusing on species such as sardines, sardinella, mackerel, and anchovies. Ilya Shestakov, head of Russia’s......

Astronauts return to Earth after extended stay on space station

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, have begun their long-awaited return to Earth after spending more than nine months in space. Their SpaceX capsule undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 0505 GMT on Tuesday, marking the end of a mission that garnered global attention. Joining them on the spacecraft were American......

Sánchez highlights military investment and social spending balance for Spain’s defense strategy

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez has emphasized his government’s commitment to military investments since taking office, asserting that these efforts will continue without cuts to social spending. He stressed that "Europe must protect Europe," defending the country’s security and defense spending, which NATO expects......

US Intensifies Strikes on Houthis Amid Red Sea Tensions

The United States has vowed to continue its military operations against Yemen’s Houthi rebels until they halt their attacks on commercial shipping. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed this stance on Sunday, following a series of American airstrikes that reportedly killed at least 53 people. The Iran-backed Houthis, in response,......

SpaceX crew replaces stranded astronauts on the ISS

A pair of NASA astronauts who had been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months are now one step closer to returning home. This milestone came after their replacement crew docked with the ISS on Sunday morning. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck aboard the ISS since June, greeted......

Xi Jinping declines EU invitation for anniversary summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has turned down an invitation to attend a summit in Brussels commemorating the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations, according to the Financial Times. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China, meeting with the heads of the European Council and Commission. While the Chinese premier typically attends......

Trump administration freezes US-funded media operations

The Trump administration took a drastic step on Saturday by putting journalists at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded media outlets on leave, halting operations that have been vital in countering Russian and Chinese information campaigns for decades. Employees at VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe were informed through an......

Collective pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement

During a virtual summit hosted by London, a group of thirty leaders supporting Ukraine agreed to apply "collective pressure" on Russia, which is suspected of wanting to continue the war, to compel Moscow to accept a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the participants in the summit, argued that Moscow should have......

Russian Investments in Morocco: A New Boost for Economic Cooperation

Economic relations between Morocco and Russia have witnessed significant progress in recent years, marked by increasing Russian investments in Morocco’s agricultural sector. This expansion signals a new phase in the strategic partnership between the two nations. However, cooperation between Morocco and Russia is not limited to agriculture;......