Category: International Relations

Latvia Strengthens National Defence Posture Latvia has approved a substantial defence budget of EUR 1,559,433,634 for 2025, representing 3.45% of its gross domestic product. This historic investment comes amid significant regional developments and strategic initiatives. Strategic Infrastructure Development The country is allocating nearly 100 million euros for infrastructure development, with the Selonia Military Training Area […]

Putin’s Strong Message to Western Nations Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be considered ‘legitimate targets’ by Moscow’s forces. This declaration came shortly after European leaders renewed their commitment to provide potential peacekeeping forces as part of security guarantees for Ukraine following any future […]

Rapid Progress in EU Integration Albania is making swift progress in its EU accession negotiations, particularly in terms of opening negotiating chapters, though the real test lies in how quickly it can close them. The country has achieved significant milestones in 2025, including the opening of negotiations on cluster 6 (External relations) in December 2024, […]

Strategic Partnership and Humanitarian Support Azerbaijan has maintained a well-balanced and multi-dimensional approach toward Ukraine, firmly rooted in principles of international law and respect for state sovereignty. Despite regional geopolitical complexities, Baku has consistently demonstrated support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity while providing significant assistance across multiple domains. As of July 2025, Azerbaijan’s total aid to […]

Diplomatic Efforts and Controversy Israeli President Isaac Herzog recently met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, seeking assistance in efforts to free hostages just before the 700th day of their captivity in Gaza. During the Vatican meeting, Herzog emphasized the urgent situation of the 48 remaining hostages in captivity, calling for increased international efforts […]

Rising Tensions in Multiple Regions A significant escalation occurred today as Poland and NATO forces intercepted Russian drones that violated Polish airspace, prompting an extraordinary government meeting in Warsaw with military and emergency services officials. In a dramatic development in the Middle East, Israel conducted an unprecedented airstrike in Qatar’s capital Doha, targeting Hamas political […]