Ukrainian long-range drones targeted an oil refinery near Moscow on Wednesday, marking one of the deepest strikes into Russian territory since the conflict began in February 2022. Regional officials reported that air defense systems intercepted the incoming unmanned aerial vehicles, though local accounts of fire and debris underscore the ongoing vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure … Read more
As the international security landscape continues to shift, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is recalibrating its strategic posture. Following a recent gathering of Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, on May 22, 2026, the alliance is intensifying its focus on collective deterrence and defense readiness. This ongoing process of strengthening the alliance is part of … Read more
Sofia, Bulgaria — Russian President Vladimir Putin is confronting one of his most significant military and political challenges since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. A series of high-profile Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia—targeting energy infrastructure, military bases, and even Moscow’s outskirts—have exposed vulnerabilities in Russia’s once-feared defense capabilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s relentless counteroffensives … Read more
Unprecedented Global Discontent: How Putin and Trump Rank Among History’s Least Popular Leaders Sofia, Bulgaria — In a rare convergence of political history, two of the world’s most consequential leaders—Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump—currently face approval ratings that place them among the least popular in modern democratic and authoritarian governance. While … Read more
Russia’s Drone Offensive Against Ukraine: A Massive Wave of Strikes and Its Global Implications By Maria Petrova | Editor, World | World Today Journal | May 13, 2026 Russia has launched what Ukrainian officials describe as an unprecedented drone offensive, deploying hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles in coordinated strikes across multiple regions. While exact numbers … Read more
Ukraine has renewed its call for direct talks between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing Turkey as a potential host for the negotiations. The appeal comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Ukrainian officials have emphasized that any meaningful path to … Read more