Berlin, Germany – German males aged 17 to 45 may now need prior approval for extended stays abroad, under changes introduced as part of the Military Service Modernisation Act, which came into force on 1 January. The legislation also introduces voluntary military service as Germany seeks to bolster its defence…
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán convened an emergency session of the National Defence Council on Sunday after explosives were discovered near the TurkStream pipeline, which transports Russian gas to Hungary through Serbia. The discovery comes just days ahead of crucial national elections, in which Orbán’s party, Fidesz,…
Budapest, Hungary – Viktor Orbán, the European Union’s longest-serving national leader, is confronting his most formidable electoral test since taking office in 2010. Opinion polls ahead of the 12 April elections suggest that Orbán may face defeat at the hands of former party insider Péter Magyar, threatening to end 16…
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed Thursday that several South Africans remain in Russia, with at least two deaths reported among those who fought for Russian forces in Ukraine. His remarks came after 15 men who were allegedly tricked into joining mercenary forces were repatriated. Repatriation Efforts Deaths Reported…
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has alleged that more than 1,780 Africans are currently fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, claiming Moscow is using deception to lure them into combat. Recruitment Allegations Speaking at a joint press conference with Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Sybiha said African…
Crowds gathered in Castle Square, Warsaw, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, underscoring Poland’s enduring solidarity with its neighbor. Demonstrations in the Heart of Warsaw Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs reading “Fight 4 Freedom” and “Putin always lies. Support Ukraine.” The rally framed the…
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the repatriation of 17 South African citizens who were allegedly duped into joining the war in Ukraine under the guise of bodyguard training. The Return of Trapped Citizens Ramaphosa confirmed that: The group…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on February 23, 2026, marking her tenth visit since the war began. She was welcomed at the station by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, who presented her with yellow and blue flowers a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Ukraine. Message of…
As the war in Ukraine stretches into its fifth year, drones have become the defining technology of the conflict, reshaping modern warfare in ways closely watched around the world. Kill Zone Transformation From cheap commercial devices to explosive-packed miniature aircraft, drones now account for up to 80 percent of battlefield…
A fresh intelligence report presented to Kenya’s parliament has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans have joined the Russian army in Ukraine, many of them allegedly tricked into signing military contracts under false pretenses. Findings from Investigations The joint investigation by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Directorate of…