Putin concludes India visit with pledges to boost trade and defence ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin departed New Delhi on Friday after a two-day state visit, during which he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agr...
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, one of the most trusted branches of American defense analysis, has released its annual global threat assessment — and Georgia is firmly on its radar.
According to the report, Russia is “almost certainly” seeking to bring Georgia back into its sphere of influence. It notes that following Georgia’s October parliamentary elections, the ruling Georgian Dream party has shaped an environment that allows for deeper Russian involvement in the country.
The report also briefly addresses Armenia, citing worsening ties with Moscow and efforts by Russia to discredit Yerevan’s pro-Western leadership.
This broader picture of Russian influence extends directly to Georgia’s occupied territories. In Abkhazia, the de facto leadership continues to align closely with Moscow. Speaking to Russian state media at the Caucasus Investment Forum in Russia’s Mineralnie Vody, Abkhazia’s de facto President, Badra Gunba, praised the presence of Russian military forces, calling them essential for “peace and stability.” He highlighted cooperation with Russia’s Defense Ministry and the significance of both the 7th military base and Russian Federal Security Service border units stationed in the region.
Around the same time, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov met with Abkhazia’s de facto defense chief, describing Abkhazia as a “reliable ally” and underlining efforts to create a joint defense space within the framework of their strategic partnership.
The statements reflect ongoing shifts in regional alignments, as Moscow strengthens ties with breakaway entities while distancing itself from Armenia’s pro-Western government.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with world leaders, sports stars, and FIFA officials on hand to finalise matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team tournament.
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Israel was cleared on Thursday to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, a decision made by the organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which sparked a major controversy.
Britain’s King Charles III welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday, marking the beginning of his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit, the first by a German President to the UK in 27 years, comes as the two countries continue to strengthen ties post-Brexit.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to cooperate more closely on geopolitics, trade and the environment, as the European Union seeks China's help to end the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin departed New Delhi on Friday after a two-day state visit, during which he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to deepen trade and defence cooperation, while Russia offered uninterrupted fuel supplies to India.
Tom Barrack, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria, expressed confidence on Friday that unresolved issues between Washington and Ankara could be resolved within four to six months, describing the relationship as strong and stable.
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French naval forces opened fire on a swarm of unidentified drones that flew over one of the country’s most sensitive military installations, the Île Longue submarine base in western Brittany, officials confirmed on Friday.
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