Switzerland bans Russian LNG imports from April 25, 2026, under new EU-aligned sanctions.

Russia foils suicide bombing in Yekaterinburg targeting defense executive; suspect, allegedly recruited by Ukraine, died in remote detonation.

UK boosts defence spending to 3% GDP by 2029, but short-term cuts spark concern over readiness and NATO alignment.

Russia uses secret satellites to spy on European communications in geostationary orbit, raising security concerns.

The EU cut Russia’s Brussels diplomatic staff to 40 over security concerns, prompting Russian retaliation.

Russian ex-Gazprom Neft official arrested for $388K bribery via boat and apartment.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged military remains, with each side returning hundreds of bodies.

The 2026 Winter Paralympics opened in Milan-Cortina amid global conflict, with war-related disruptions, athlete challenges, and diplomatic tensions over Russia and Belarus’ participation.

Ukraine’s president lauded citizens’ resilience through fourth winter of war, enduring 700+ Russian attacks on infrastructure.

A Russian court labeled LGBTQ+ group Coming Out extremist, escalating crackdowns since Ukraine invasion.