In an online post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Paris and Kyiv are in talks about possible French troop deployments in Ukraine despite war with Russia. Zelenskyy stated that he had "a thorough discussion" with French President Emmanuel Macron about the situation on the ground and the progress of Ukrainian forces during the Kursk Operation. This was … [Read more...] about Zelenskyy Reveals Ukraine and France in Talks Over Deploying Allied Troops
Over 130 Earthquakes Shake Iceland’s Largest Volcano, Sparking Fears of Imminent Eruption
Icelandic Meteorological Office reported that more than 130 earthquakes occurred Tuesday on the large Bardarbunga Volcano in Iceland. These could be precursors to an eruption, one of the many scenarios under consideration. Met Office: The aviation color code has been changed to yellow over the area as a precaution. However, due to the remote location of the volcano in … [Read more...] about Over 130 Earthquakes Shake Iceland’s Largest Volcano, Sparking Fears of Imminent Eruption
Impeached South Korean President Arrested for Controversial Martial Law Declaration
On Wednesday, South Korean law enforcement officials detained impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol for his brief imposition last month of martial law. Yoon, in a recorded video message before being escorted into the headquarters of an anti-corruption agency pleaded that "the rule of law had completely collapsed" in the country. He said he would comply with the arrest warrant to … [Read more...] about Impeached South Korean President Arrested for Controversial Martial Law Declaration
Russia Announces Iranian President’s Visit, Partnership Deal with Putin This Week
The Kremlin announced Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would host his Iranian counterpart in Moscow this week to sign a broad partnership agreement between Moscow and Tehran. The Kremlin announced that the agreement on a "comprehensive strategy partnership" will be signed between the two countries during Iranian President Masoud Peshkian’s visit to Moscow this … [Read more...] about Russia Announces Iranian President’s Visit, Partnership Deal with Putin This Week
Undersea Sabotage in Baltic Sea Sparks Tensions in NATO-Russia Standoff
The alleged sabotage of undersea cables by Russian and Chinese ships in the Baltic Sea raised the possibility of a dangerous 2025 for NATO's northern theatre. Allied leaders have pledged to increase surveillance and take stronger action against these vessels. Mark Rutte, the alliance's chief, said late in December that NATO would increase its military presence on the Baltic … [Read more...] about Undersea Sabotage in Baltic Sea Sparks Tensions in NATO-Russia Standoff