By 2028, Turkey could meet over half its gas needs through domestic production and LNG imports, challenging Russia and Iran’s hold on the last major European market and advancing Ankara’s ambition to become a regional gas hub

Speaking on his 73rd birthday, the Russian leader said Moscow holds full battlefield control as Ukraine pushes to regain lost ground.

A Lithuanian MEP claims that ships owned by the Alafouzos, Economou and Tsakos shipping groups are connected to Russia’s shadow fleet and has called on the European Commission to impose sanctions

The EU plans a radar and interceptor network along its eastern flank, but cost, effectiveness, and national sovereignty concerns are fueling debate among member states

Moscow signals possible direct involvement if Washington provides long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, following Ukraine’s request and hints of support from U.S. leadership

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautioned European leaders that war with Russia could escalate into a nuclear conflict, emphasizing the high stakes of any military confrontation

Ukraine’s military reported that Russia fired 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight, with Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepting 568 drones and 43 missiles. The capital, Kyiv, was the primary target

The European Commission plans to redirect profits from frozen Russian assets to fund a €140 billion loan for Ukraine, aimed at defense and budget support

Secret diplomatic talks reveal NATO’s readiness to respond to Russian airspace violations after MiG-31 jets entered Estonia, heightening tensions between Moscow and European allies

A Spanish military aircraft carrying Defense Minister Margarita Robles experienced GPS malfunctions while flying over Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave en route to Lithuania, raising concerns about potential interference

“Each time, we hear baseless accusations,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during his daily briefing.

Brussels unveils its 19th sanctions package, aiming to cut Russian LNG imports sooner than planned while expanding restrictions on banks, crypto platforms, and foreign trade links

NATO condemned repeated Russian airspace violations in Estonia, Poland, and Romania, warning Moscow that its actions risk triggering Article 5 collective defense

Tehran seeks Russian support for new reactors ahead of possible UN sanctions snapback, while Putin offers to extend a key nuclear treaty in a bid to reshape ties with Washington

Moscow rejects claims its jets entered Estonia’s airspace, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vows to shoot down any unauthorized objects violating Poland’s skies, highlighting NATO’s rising concerns over Russian incursions

Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Friday that the MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission and remained inside for 12 minutes