NASC joined the four-year SnowPI project to study the cryosphere of the Polar Regions. Research will be conducted at the Academician Vernadsky station.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on allies to increase the production of air defense systems and drones. The key topic of the upcoming summit in Ankara will be the defense industry.
The Russian Federation is developing icebreakers as universal platforms with "Kalibr" missiles to control sea routes. These vessels are disguised as civilian ships for surprise attacks.
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with an additional £500 million to strengthen its air defense. The funds will be used to protect cities and critical infrastructure from missile attacks.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the people who booed US Vice President J. D. Vance at the Winter Olympics showed "European pride." This occurred after a series of critical remarks about Europe from American officials.
Norwegian special services have published a security assessment for 2026, in which Russia is named the main threat. The likelihood of sabotage against support for Ukraine and the intensification of Russian intelligence activities is increasing.
The volume of Russian crude oil on tankers at sea has increased by 60 million barrels since late August due to reduced purchases by India. Russia is seeking alternative markets and using storage in Southeast Asia.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held talks, discussing the war in Ukraine and security in the Arctic. The leaders agreed on the need for a lasting ceasefire and support for Ukraine.
Global prices for precious metals are rapidly rising amid geopolitical instability. On January 22, gold crossed the $4917.65 per ounce mark, and silver and platinum also set new records.
The European Union is preparing to resume ratification of a trade agreement with the United States. This became possible after Donald Trump abandoned threats to impose tariffs on European goods due to disputes over Greenland.
The NATO Secretary General held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump regarding the situation in Greenland and the Arctic. They will meet in Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.
Congressman Ted Lieu urged the American military not to obey Trump's order to invade Greenland, as it is illegal. Greenland is part of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States.
The Nordic countries stated that issues concerning Denmark and Greenland should only be resolved by Denmark and Greenland. This is in response to Trump's proposal to transfer the island to US control.
The Russian authorities are considering postponing the construction of an Arctic railway worth over $10 billion due to uncertainty regarding funding sources. The Northern Latitudinal Railway project, which involves connecting railways and building a bridge, could be delayed by three years.
The annual Arctic study revealed significant changes: air temperature reached a 125-year high, and precipitation and atmospheric humidity increased. This led to a significant reduction in snow cover and glaciers, as well as accelerated permafrost thawing.
Over the past 30 years, the depth of seasonal thawing of permafrost in Russia has increased from 45 to 70 cm, threatening 1260 km of gas pipelines and thousands of kilometers of roads. More than 40% of buildings in the permafrost zone are already deformed, and by 2050, the population of these territories will decrease by 61%.
ESA plans to increase its budget to €22. 1 billion for the next three years. Germany will significantly increase its contribution, and ESA hopes for the participation of European astronauts in NASA's Artemis lunar mission.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that exceeding the Paris Agreement's climate target is inevitable, calling for an immediate change of course. He emphasized the danger of reaching catastrophic "tipping points" and the need to reduce emissions.
ExxonMobil is holding closed-door negotiations with Rosneft regarding the resumption of development of Sakhalin-1, subject to permission from the US and Russian governments. Negotiations intensified after Trump's inauguration, and the company received support from the US government.
86 years ago, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which provided for the division of Europe, was signed in Moscow. This agreement became a prerequisite for the Second World War and led to the invasion of Poland.
In Warsaw, near the Russian embassy, activists painted a Ukrainian flag on the asphalt. Police are working on the scene, traffic is complicated.
The Criminal Service of the Lithuanian Customs Department uncovered a scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia, organized by 11 individuals. A company from Kaunas supplied water treatment equipment to Russian oil enterprises through Portugal, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
Canada's Foreign Minister met with the President of Finland. The parties discussed economic cooperation, security in the Arctic, and support for Ukraine.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia is trying to create the illusion of deciding Europe's fate with Trump. However, the US discusses Ukraine and Europe directly with them, considering Russia only as a raw material appendage.
Donald Trump announced a meeting with Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The Kremlin confirmed the date and location, stating that they would discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and economic interests.
Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 20. 49°C. This is 2.81°C above the 1991-2020 average, indicating increased heat stress in the region.
The Kremlin is intensifying its activities in the Arctic due to global warming and new opportunities. Russia is using scientific expeditions for military purposes and expanding infrastructure.
The Alliance will be able to observe maneuvers, troop movements, and battlefield operations. SINBAD technology will help monitor the Arctic due to the ambitions of Russia and China.
The US may offer Russia a partnership in the Arctic, oil and gas industry, and mining of rare earth minerals after a peace agreement is reached regarding the war in Ukraine, which will include the lifting of sanctions.
