Sweden plans to stop investigating Nord Stream explosions because authorities have failed to identify specific suspects – Tagesschau
The investigation is to continue in Germany. An official announcement is expected this week.
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U.S. plans to double production of artillery shells – U.S. Army procurement chief Doug Bush
According to him, by the end of 2024, the US will be able to produce 70-80 thousand artillery shells every month, particularly in order to "more fully support Ukraine."
Iran has enough nuclear material to build its first nuclear weapon within a week – U.S. Institute for Science and International Security
The country is capable of producing six such bombs within a month, and 12 in five months.
Biden will veto a bill to help Israel without help for Ukraine, if Congress passes the document – White House
Kazakhstan has increased oil and gas condensate shipments bypassing Russian ports in 2023 to 3.73 million tons from 1.91 million tons in 2022
Kazakhstan is developing bypass routes avoiding Russian ports in an effort to minimize the risks of anti-Russian sanctions. Reuters
The EU is going to limit the travel of Russian diplomats to the country where they are accredited, not the entire Schengen zoneSuch a proposal is included in the 13th package of European sanctions against Russia, Politico reported citing diplomats familia
Such a proposal is included in the 13th package of European sanctions against Russia, Politico reported citing diplomats familiar with the plan.
“We have to be prepared for every scenario”. The Polish Defense Ministry has not ruled out an attack by Russia
If Ukraine is defeated, Russia may attack Poland, the country’s defense minister and deputy prime minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
Ukrainian explosives allegedly found in Georgia: sent by a failed deputy
Dangerous devices and substances were allegedly attempted to be smuggled through the territory of Georgia, with Russia as the delivery point. According to the country's security service, Odesa is involved in this operation.
Orbán’s MPs boycott: didn’t show up for meeting on Sweden’s NATO membership
Viktor Orbán's deputies boycotted a parliamentary session discussing Sweden's accession to NATO. This could create additional barriers to the country's accession to the Alliance.
Turkey and Russia will discuss a “new mechanism” for Ukrainian grain supplies
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the nations will discuss “new methods” of shipping Ukrainian grain products following Moscow’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July 2023.