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Japan-Russia Kuril Islands dispute escalation

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Latest: Russia warns Japan's remilitarization threatens national security

Diplomatic tensions have intensified following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup Island on August 13, 2026. This visit, which marked his first trip to the disputed archipelago, included inspections of lo

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Armenia shifts strategic alignment toward EU and away from E

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Latest: Armenia shifts energy and security policies amid Russian tensions

Tensions have escalated between Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as Yerevan moves toward formal European integration. In August 2026, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia’s 2026-2031 govern

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Germany and Russia escalate diplomatic and cultural rift

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Latest: Goethe-Institut closes all Russian branches amid diplomatic crisis

Diplomatic and cultural relations between Germany and Russia have entered a period of significant rupture. Following Germany’s decision to close the Russian House in Berlin and the Russian Consulate General in Bonn—actio

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Poland defence industry expansion and air defence debate

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Latest: Poland tests long-range drones for Deep Precision Strike program

In July 2026, Poland announced a trilateral plan with the United States and Ukraine to produce Patriot PAC-3 intercept missiles and host a regional maintenance hub. As of August 2026, Poland continues to seek a U.S. lice

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Russia-Ukraine war: intensifying trilateral diplomacy

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Latest: Russia signals potential for resuming economic ties with the U.S

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified in early September 2026 following shuttle missions to Moscow and Kyiv by American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On September 5, the envoys m

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France expels Russian journalist, debates remote media roles

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Latest: French Interior Minister warns CNews over Xenia Fedorova broadcast

Following the expulsion of Russian journalist Xenia Fedorova on 29 July 2026, the Paris Administrative Tribunal rejected an emergency appeal to suspend the order on 14 August. While the court did not rule on the underlyi

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EU sanctions face vetoes, legal challenges and maritime push

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Latest: Russia accuses France of 'piracy' over oil tanker detentions

The EU’s 21st sanctions package, adopted on 25 July 2026, established a $44 per-barrel price cap on Russian crude and a mechanism to confiscate and sell cargoes from “shadow-fleet” vessels. This measure, intended to cut

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