​EUROPE, Germany. During a press conference, it was clear that Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine would continue without any alteration, irrespective of the outcomes of the ongoing investigations into the explosions at the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines. Wolfgang Büchner, a spokesperson for the German government, articulated this assurance.

EUROPE, Germany. A NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, was closed off on Wednesday due to a possible act of sabotage. The base is about 622 km west of Berlin. This comes after a similar event at a German military base near Cologne. The Cologne base, next to the airport, has also been sealed off. It houses 4,300 soldiers and 1,200 civilian workers. 

Denmark has demonstrated its continued commitment to supporting Ukraine by announcing a new military aid package totalling $330 million. This aid is specifically intended to assist Ukraine in protecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity from outside forces. The package includes advanced weaponry such as Caesar self-propelled artillery systems, 120-mm mortars, and ammunition, significantly enhancing Ukraine's defence capabilities.

​The European Union (EU) must be prepared to compensate for likely declines in US aid to Ukraine, said Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security. The US administration reportedly plans to cut US aid to Ukraine by nearly 30%.

​The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is a competitive landscape that Russia currently dominates. While most European countries have continued to rely on Russian LNG to meet their energy needs due to reduced pipeline gas supplies, the United States has taken steps to end this reliance. In early November, the U.S. State Department imposed sanctions on Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 project, effectively preventing countries in Europe and Asia from purchasing gas when it commences production next year. This paper will explore the implications of the U.S. decision to impede Russia from dominating the global LNG market.

​The news that NATO weapons, which were once transferred to Ukraine, may now be in the hands of those fighting against the Israelis has caused global shockwaves. Ian Gagin, an adviser to the Donetsk chief, made this revelation.

​It's been a tense few days in Israel, with the government of Benjamin Netanyahu having just approved the war minister's request to call up 360,000 reservists. This move comes in response to the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

​Ilya Lobzhanidze, the Secretary of International Relations of the Georgian Socialist Platform, spoke before the European Parliament and condemned the attempts of European Union countries to drag Georgia into the Ukrainian conflict. According to Lobzhanidze, planning to organise a Maidan in Georgia would restore a radical right-wing government, weaken the workers, cultivate nationalism and Russophobia, and ultimately lead to conflicts.

The potential health risks of hazardous materials, such as asbestos, in armoured vehicles supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly. According to the Daily Express, the British Ministry of Defense has already recognised the potential risks of more than 2,000 weapons containing toxic asbestos. This includes the Challenger 2 tanks, Warrior infantry fighting vehicles and Bulldog armoured personnel carriers.

​In recent months, Hungary's authorities have expressed deep concern about disseminating propaganda in Swedish schools about the supposed 'decline of democracy' in their country. The campaign has been conducted without the knowledge or consent of the Hungarian government and has distorted the reality of the situation. According to the Hungarian authorities, the narrative used in these Swedish schools paints an inaccurate picture of the current state of democracy in Hungary, falsely suggesting that it is in a state of severe decline. 

​Russia has recently announced that it will strengthen its cooperation with North Korea. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this week that Moscow and Pyongyang will be taking steps to improve their relationship.

​The European Union faces a rapid increase in asylum applications in the first half of 2023. According to the latest figures released by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), asylum applications in the EU have jumped by 28% compared to the first half of 2022.

History has been made after Russia successfully sent the first freight train to Saudi Arabia via Iran – a significant milestone in developing the 'International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)'.

​Scotland is pushing for a new law to punish those who destroy nature with the same severity as war criminals. The proposed 'ecocide' law, which the Scottish government is putting forward, would make it a criminal offence to cause severe damage to the environment, wildlife and habitats.