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🇪🇺🇬🇱 Europe will break all economic ties with the US if it tries to seize Greenland, — FT
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
January 16, 2026 at 1:29 PM
🇪🇺🇬🇱 Europe will break all economic ties with the US if it tries to seize Greenland, — FT
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
As protests mounted against the Iranian regime, the internet suddenly went dark. That’s when the killing began. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3YFABj5
January 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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❗️❗️Russia plans to launch a large-scale geological exploration program in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region in 2026, — Foreign Intelligence Service
Phased exploration of deposits, with a focus on raw materials in high demand in the modern economy, particularly strategic and rare metals.
Phased exploration of deposits, with a focus on raw materials in high demand in the modern economy, particularly strategic and rare metals.
January 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM
❗️❗️Russia plans to launch a large-scale geological exploration program in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region in 2026, — Foreign Intelligence Service
Phased exploration of deposits, with a focus on raw materials in high demand in the modern economy, particularly strategic and rare metals.
Phased exploration of deposits, with a focus on raw materials in high demand in the modern economy, particularly strategic and rare metals.
🤯 About 20 ballistic missiles have been used in the last 1.5 hours…
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 AM
‼️ A Russian attack damaged a medical facility in Kherson's Dnipro district
A shell pierced the wall of one of the departments. Two nurses who were injured in the attack suffered contusions and mine-explosive injuries.
😢 The number of deaths in Kyiv has increased to five…
A shell pierced the wall of one of the departments. Two nurses who were injured in the attack suffered contusions and mine-explosive injuries.
😢 The number of deaths in Kyiv has increased to five…
January 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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💔 Four people were killed and 25 others injured in a nighttime attack in Kyiv.
🇶🇦 The Qatari embassy building was damaged by a drone as a result of a night attack, Zelenskyy reported.
🇶🇦 The Qatari embassy building was damaged by a drone as a result of a night attack, Zelenskyy reported.
January 9, 2026 at 9:36 AM
💔 Four people were killed and 25 others injured in a nighttime attack in Kyiv.
🇶🇦 The Qatari embassy building was damaged by a drone as a result of a night attack, Zelenskyy reported.
🇶🇦 The Qatari embassy building was damaged by a drone as a result of a night attack, Zelenskyy reported.
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😳 The US could take control of Greenland in the coming months, — Politico
This could happen on the eve of the US midterm elections in November and before the 250th anniversary of US independence. The risk is called “real and serious”.
This could happen on the eve of the US midterm elections in November and before the 250th anniversary of US independence. The risk is called “real and serious”.
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
😳 The US could take control of Greenland in the coming months, — Politico
This could happen on the eve of the US midterm elections in November and before the 250th anniversary of US independence. The risk is called “real and serious”.
This could happen on the eve of the US midterm elections in November and before the 250th anniversary of US independence. The risk is called “real and serious”.
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✈️‼️🇮🇷 At least four Belarusian Il-76 aircraft have landed in Tehran in the past 48 hours, - Militarnyi
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
✈️‼️🇮🇷 At least four Belarusian Il-76 aircraft have landed in Tehran in the past 48 hours, - Militarnyi
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
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🇫🇮 Finland has detained a ship due to damage to a cable between Helsinki and Tallinn.
On December 31, Finnish telecommunications company Elisa reported damage to a submarine communication cable in the Gulf of Finland between Finland and Estonia. The failure was detected at around 5 am.
On December 31, Finnish telecommunications company Elisa reported damage to a submarine communication cable in the Gulf of Finland between Finland and Estonia. The failure was detected at around 5 am.
December 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🇫🇮 Finland has detained a ship due to damage to a cable between Helsinki and Tallinn.
On December 31, Finnish telecommunications company Elisa reported damage to a submarine communication cable in the Gulf of Finland between Finland and Estonia. The failure was detected at around 5 am.
On December 31, Finnish telecommunications company Elisa reported damage to a submarine communication cable in the Gulf of Finland between Finland and Estonia. The failure was detected at around 5 am.
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Meanwhile, Estonia reported damage to a total of five underwater communication cables. In particular, faults were detected on the cable between Estonia and Sweden.
December 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Meanwhile, Estonia reported damage to a total of five underwater communication cables. In particular, faults were detected on the cable between Estonia and Sweden.
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🥔🚀 Russia and Belarus announced that the Oreshnik had entered combat duty on Belarusian territory.
December 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🥔🚀 Russia and Belarus announced that the Oreshnik had entered combat duty on Belarusian territory.
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‼️🇺🇦 Zelensky says Russia is preparing ground to strike Ukraine's government buildings in Kyiv.
Zelensky also denies a direct Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence.
"These are lies."
Zelensky also denies a direct Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence.
"These are lies."
December 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
‼️🇺🇦 Zelensky says Russia is preparing ground to strike Ukraine's government buildings in Kyiv.
Zelensky also denies a direct Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence.
"These are lies."
Zelensky also denies a direct Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence.
"These are lies."
As Trump and Zelensky meet behind closed doors, see how wonderful Kharkiv looks this holiday season despite being so close to the frontline ✨️✨️✨️
🎥: ANASTASIIA_NASTYA2 Instagram
🎥: ANASTASIIA_NASTYA2 Instagram
December 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Zelenskis paziņojis, ka Krievija izmanto #Baltkrievijas teritoriju, lai apietu Ukrainas pretgaisa aizsardzības sistēmas. Antenas un u.c., kas palīdz vadīt "Shahed" dronus Ukrainas virzienā, Baltkrievijā novietotas uz piecstāvu daudzdzīvokļu mājām, apdraudot to iedzīvotājus.
December 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Zelenskis paziņojis, ka Krievija izmanto #Baltkrievijas teritoriju, lai apietu Ukrainas pretgaisa aizsardzības sistēmas. Antenas un u.c., kas palīdz vadīt "Shahed" dronus Ukrainas virzienā, Baltkrievijā novietotas uz piecstāvu daudzdzīvokļu mājām, apdraudot to iedzīvotājus.
December 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#Latvija Rītvakar un vēlāk pa nakti solās būt jautri !
Vētra Latviju visvairāk skars no sestdienas vakara līdz svētdienas rītam (27. - 28. decembrim). Latvijas piekrastes lielākajā daļā Z, ZR vējš brāzmās sasniegs 25-30 m/s, dažviet jūras malā Kurzemē iespējamas brāzmas arī nedaudz virs 30 m/s. Lielākie vēja postījumi Rīgā, Pierīgā un vietām Kurzemē.
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
#Latvija Rītvakar un vēlāk pa nakti solās būt jautri !
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Ziemassvētku naktī Islandes ziemeļu piekrastē reģistrēta gaisa temperatūras paaugstināšanās līdz pat +19,7 grādiem - en.vedur.is#tab=obs Tas, protams, fēna - siltā kalnu vēja - dēļ.
December 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Ziemassvētku naktī Islandes ziemeļu piekrastē reģistrēta gaisa temperatūras paaugstināšanās līdz pat +19,7 grādiem - en.vedur.is#tab=obs Tas, protams, fēna - siltā kalnu vēja - dēļ.
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☢️ Sarcophagus over Chernobyl may not survive even if Russian missile hits nearby, plant director says.
He noted that the integrity of the protective structure cannot be guaranteed in the event of a direct hit by a missile or drone, or a nearby munition — in particular, an Iskander type.
He noted that the integrity of the protective structure cannot be guaranteed in the event of a direct hit by a missile or drone, or a nearby munition — in particular, an Iskander type.
December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
☢️ Sarcophagus over Chernobyl may not survive even if Russian missile hits nearby, plant director says.
He noted that the integrity of the protective structure cannot be guaranteed in the event of a direct hit by a missile or drone, or a nearby munition — in particular, an Iskander type.
He noted that the integrity of the protective structure cannot be guaranteed in the event of a direct hit by a missile or drone, or a nearby munition — in particular, an Iskander type.
💔 Toretsk. Another ghost town in Donbas that no longer exists. The war brought the most terrible destruction of cities in Europe since World War II.
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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🇨🇳 China Sets Record Gold Imports from Russia
In November 2025, China purchased a record $961 million worth of gold from Russia, the largest transaction in the history of bilateral trade in the precious metal.
In November 2025, China purchased a record $961 million worth of gold from Russia, the largest transaction in the history of bilateral trade in the precious metal.
December 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🇨🇳 China Sets Record Gold Imports from Russia
In November 2025, China purchased a record $961 million worth of gold from Russia, the largest transaction in the history of bilateral trade in the precious metal.
In November 2025, China purchased a record $961 million worth of gold from Russia, the largest transaction in the history of bilateral trade in the precious metal.
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▪️ Lithium: Ukraine has some of the largest reserves in Europe - potentially enough to produce batteries for 20 million electric vehicles.
▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
3/4
▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
▪️ Lithium: Ukraine has some of the largest reserves in Europe - potentially enough to produce batteries for 20 million electric vehicles.
▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
3/4
▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
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🤬 Russian Armed Forces attacked Odesa with ballistic missiles containing cluster munitions
December 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🤬 Russian Armed Forces attacked Odesa with ballistic missiles containing cluster munitions
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🚀❗️The transfer of "Oreshnik" to the territory of Belarus is being completed: we understand where it will be, we are passing on information to partners, — Zelensky
The partners will decide for themselves how to react to this. This is a threat to many countries.
The partners will decide for themselves how to react to this. This is a threat to many countries.
December 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🚀❗️The transfer of "Oreshnik" to the territory of Belarus is being completed: we understand where it will be, we are passing on information to partners, — Zelensky
The partners will decide for themselves how to react to this. This is a threat to many countries.
The partners will decide for themselves how to react to this. This is a threat to many countries.