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A tanker carrying 130,000 tons of fuel oil is sinking in a port in Russia’s Leningrad region, according to Russian media.

It is reported that several explosions occurred in the engine room of the tanker, after which the vessel began to take on water.
February 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It seems that Russia is once again planning to cut or damage cables in the Baltic Sea – the possibility of such provocations is indicated by suspicious movements of Russia’s shadow fleet near the Finnish borders.

Suspicious Ship: Line Crude Oil Tanker
December 29, 2024 at 9:57 AM
In the Baltic Sea, the EstLink 2 power cable between Finland and Estonia has been damaged. Yes, another one. Sabotage is suspected.
December 25, 2024 at 7:13 PM
And finally, Europe will have many options to choose from in the natural gas market! It won’t happen this winter, but very soon.
And wherever there is choice, prices drop!

The Syrian regime has fallen. This only shows that Russia’s promises are worthless.
December 8, 2024 at 10:02 AM
❗️ The President of South Korea has announced the implementation of martial law in the country.

During the night, Yoon Seok-yeol held an emergency meeting, after which he announced the threat of government paralysis in connection with attempts to initiate impeachment proceedings against him.
December 3, 2024 at 4:50 PM
www.leta.lv
December 3, 2024 at 10:28 AM
🇬🇪 Mass pro-European rallies have resumed in Georgia

Thousands of people took to the streets in Tbilisi, Batumi, and other cities. In the capital, they reached the First Channel building, calling attention to acts of violence against protesters.
November 30, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Pro-Turkish forces in Syria launched an offensive on Assad’s army in Aleppo, capturing several settlements and two tanks. In response, the Syrian army and Russian forces deployed air strikes. This marks the first large-scale opposition offensive in four years.
November 27, 2024 at 2:57 PM
The White House has confirmed lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of ATACMS missiles for strikes in Russia, including around Kursk. John Kirby stated they can be used in urgent self-defense to target specific objectives. This marks the first official U.S. acknowledgment.
November 25, 2024 at 7:10 PM
DHL cargo plane has crashed in Vilnius. The crew consisted of 4 people. Both pilots survived but are in critical condition, while one crew member has died. Previously, packages exploded at DHL warehouses in Germany, Poland, and the UK, with authorities linking them to potential Russian terror plots.
November 25, 2024 at 8:38 AM
"Over the course of a week, Russia used more than 800 KABs, approximately 460 strike drones, and over 20 missiles against Ukraine," said Zelenskyy.

"Ukraine needs more air defense systems, and we are working on this with our partners.," he added.
November 24, 2024 at 9:19 AM
"Russia was unable to take Odesa and Mykolaiv because Turkey closed the Bosporus and Dardanelles,” said Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey, Bodnar.

“We sank one ‘Moscow,’ and two more Russian cruisers were waiting in the Mediterranean,” he said.
November 24, 2024 at 9:11 AM
When words are needless
November 23, 2024 at 8:40 PM
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For 1000 days, Ukraine has been defending what is dear to us all: families, culture, food supply, dignity, and democratic values.
Russia seeks to destroy it all, but Ukraine fight for all of us. The international community must support Ukraine, #WhateverVictoryTakes.
November 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM
The Storm Shadow strike on Maryino in the Kursk region turned out to be extremely effective. As a result of 20 missiles hitting a secret command center, 500 North Korean soldiers, General Solodchuk, 18 Russian officers were eliminated, and 33 regular Russian Armed Forces were injured.
November 23, 2024 at 12:36 PM
A fantastic opportunity to dive into Baltic languages next summer! Scholarships are available for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
#BalticLanguages 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇪🇪
November 23, 2024 at 10:46 AM
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Aivars Lembergs, his son Anrijs, and daughter Līga for embezzling state funds and engaging in corrupt activities. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK cracks down on dirty money with fresh sanctions
UK sanctions kleptocrats, firing starting gun on a new Foreign Secretary campaign against dirty money
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Two European communication cables in the Baltic Sea were damaged on November 18.
The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3, captained by a Russian national, has come under suspicion.
According to Bild, the vessel attracted the attention of Danish military forces due to irregularities in its navigation route.
November 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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🇬🇧🇺🇦🚀🚀🚀

Video of today's strikes on the Russian operational command post in Maryino, Kursk region.
November 20, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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Labrīt no Islandes!
Septītais gada laikā.
November 21, 2024 at 6:16 AM
🇱🇻 Latvia ramps up defense! Parliament approves a 20% boost in military spending for 2025, focusing on NATO integration & border security. Defense Minister Pabriks: “We stand ready to protect our sovereignty.” Public support grows amid regional tensions. #Latvia #Defense #Baltics
November 20, 2024 at 6:48 PM