Link to the article: https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/azerbaijan-armenia-normalization-push-set-to-carry-into-2026/news? The article explains how Armenia and Azerbaijan are continuing efforts to achieve lasting peace and normalize relations after decades of conflict in the South Caucasus. In 2025, both countries increased diplomatic engagement, moving beyond political talks to practical confidence-building measures. A major breakthrough occurred in August when Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister… Read more »
The article explains how Russia used its nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile in a strike on western Ukraine as a warning to Ukraine and the West. This was the first time the weapon had been used since late 2024, and experts believe the launch was meant more as a political signal than for military destruction. The missile struck near Lviv, close… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/denmarks-greenland-dilemma-defending-territory-already-its-way-out-2026-01-10/ The article examines Denmark’s difficult position as it defends Greenland from U.S. pressure while the territory itself continues moving toward independence. President Trump’s renewed threats to take control of Greenland have triggered strong European support for Denmark, but they have also exposed a deeper dilemma: Denmark is spending a lot of capital to protect a… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20251222-denmark-to-summon-us-ambassador-after-trump-appoints-greenland-envoy The article explains rising tensions between Denmark and the United States after President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory he has repeatedly said the U.S. needs for national security reasons. Denmark reacted strongly, saying it would summon the U.S. ambassador and accusing Washington of undermining Danish sovereignty. The newly… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.rt.com/russia/629639-ukraine-corruption-consequences-svr/ The article reports claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) that Ukraine is experiencing growing internal unrest due to a major corruption scandal involving President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle. According to the SVR, the so-called “Mindich–Zelensky case” centers on an alleged $100 million kickback scheme tied to Zelensky associate Timur Mindich and senior government officials…. Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20251217-eu-mercosur-trade-deal-stalls-france-italy-demand-tougher-safeguards The article discusses rising tensions over the long-negotiated EU-Mercosur free trade agreement after France and Italy publicly opposed finalizing the deal this week. The agreement, which took over 25 years of negotiations, would create a major trade partnership between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, made up of Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia,… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-uae-trade-deal-alleged-weapons-sales-rapid-support-forces-sudan-civil-war/a-74906170 The article explains that Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are debating whether to halt EU trade negotiations with the UAE after allegations that European-made weapons are being re-exported to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are accused of serious atrocities. The EU had been pursuing a Free Trade Agreement with the UAE to expand… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly44qwgnx0o The article describes how China is signaling that it may relax its chip export ban on Nexperia after the Netherlands took control of the company, but says that exemptions will only be granted under criteria China has not fully clarified. The move comes after European carmakers like Volkswagen and Volvo warned that production could halt… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-holds-secret-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-abu-dhabi-ft-reports-2025-11-25/ The article describes how Ukraine is signaling support for the general framework of a new U.S.-backed peace plan with Russia, but still says that several sensitive issues can only be worked out in a direct meeting between Zelenskiy and Trump. The push for a deal seems to be coming mainly from the Trump administration, and… Read more »
