President Joe Biden met with congressional leaders to discuss providing urgent assistance to Ukraine, including air defense and artillery. The President urged Congress to act quickly to fund this assistance and demonstrate U.S. resolve in resolving the Ukraine crisis.
Russian companies are leaving Cyprus due to sanctions and moving to special administrative regions in the Russian Federation or to other countries, such as Kazakhstan.
Belgian customs seized a record 116 tons of cocaine at the port of Antwerp in 2023. This coincides with the rapid growth in demand for cocaine in the EU and the use of Antwerp as a major entry point for Latin American cocaine cartels.
The Polish Sejm has voted to set up an investigative commission into the surveillance of opposition politicians using Pegasus spyware during the Law and Justice party's rule. The commission will also investigate the government's purchase of this spyware.
The Finnish Security Police (SUPO) has stated that Russia is trying to recruit asylum seekers for intelligence activities. SUPO emphasized that this is not a widespread, but common method of Russian special services.
Latvia is forming a coalition of nearly 20 countries to supply Ukraine with thousands of drones for military purposes. The initiative, led by Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds, aims to support Ukraine in its military efforts.
The Center of National Resistance reports on preparations for a "pseudo-vote" for Vladimir Putin in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. In particular, they are talking about the forced participation of students and the creation of "schools of young voters" that will campaign for Putin.
Russian occupants are preparing for fighting in the occupied district of Yevpatoriya in Crimea, strengthening their defense with additional fortifications. This was reported by the ATES guerrilla movement.
A French radical left-wing party has filed a lawsuit against the National Rally party, accusing it of spreading Russian propaganda to create chaos in France and Europe. The lawsuit accuses Marine Le Pen's far-right party of crimes such as espionage, corruption, and breach of trust.
The Otake volcano erupted in Japan, causing a third-level warning to be issued and people to stay away from the crater.
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Tsing-jeou wins the election with over 40% of the vote. Official results have not yet been announced.
President Zelensky thanked the National Guard soldiers for their steadfast defense of Ukrainian positions. He particularly recognized several brigades for their bravery.
The fire in Kyiv's Cosmopolite shopping center was extinguished, two adults and a child suffered from smoke inhalation, but refused hospitalization.
Zelenskyy thanked the leaders of the Bulgarian parliament for their support of Ukraine, noting that this step strengthens Ukraine's resilience and military power.
Ukrainian troops conducted 49 combat engagements, during which aviation struck 11 enemy targets and missile forces struck 18 key enemy targets.
According to the General Staff of Ukraine, Russia has carried out 626 chemical attacks in Ukraine, the frequency of which is increasing.
Trump was ordered to pay The New York Times $392,638 in legal fees after an unsuccessful lawsuit over an article about his tax schemes.
Finnish Prime Minister Orpo declares his readiness to update laws to strengthen border security with Russia amid recent illegal crossings.
Russia is planning to build landfills for its waste in the occupied east of Ukraine.
Russian missile strikes damaged civilian infrastructure in Velykopysarivka, Sumy region. The prosecutor's office is assessing the consequences of the four missile strikes.
Russian intelligence fears the consequences of potential deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
A U. S. Navy MH-60R helicopter crashes in San Diego Bay during training; six crew members survive and are under medical care.
Russian occupants are looking for informants among teenagers in the occupied sports clubs of Zaporizhzhia, forcing them to inform on their peers and neighbors.
Ancient cities that are 2,500 years old have been discovered in the Ecuadorian Amazon, indicating a civilization that numbered at least 10,000 people.
a Russian soldier was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of two unarmed civilians in Kyiv region.
The accident near the Mayaki checkpoint has hampered traffic on the Odesa-Reni highway; drivers are advised to plan their route according to the situation.
Iran condemns the US and UK strikes on Yemen as a violation of sovereignty and calls on the international community to act to prevent regional instability.
The United States has expressed disappointment with Hungary's approach to Ukraine, wanting a more constructive partnership from its EU and NATO ally.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2. 4 occurred near the North Korean nuclear test site of Punggye-ri; its cause remains unknown.
Russians have set up fake universities in the occupied Ukrainian territories that issue "diplomas" without entrance exams, with low enrollment, despite the free "education".
