Rosatom runs Russia’s nuclear energy and weapons complex, expanding abroad while facing sanctions and energy geopolitics. Current news ties include drones, strategic trade, and its role in Iran’s Bushehr plant.
Poland has found debris and a 10m crater near Tarnawa-Kolonia after an object that Polish and NATO radars tracked disappeared from airspace and crashed; Warsaw and NATO say evidence points to a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile that crossed into Polish airspace during a large overnight Russian strike on Ukraine that has killed at least eight people.
A PanStar Acro voyage from Busan has begun testing Arctic passage to Europe, with stops in Felixstowe, Rotterdam and Gdansk. Governments see potential for shorter routes and reduced travel time, but environmental and political risks persist.
Ukraine faces a tough winter as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure. Officials warn of power and heating shortages while Kyiv seeks to sustain essential services amid a barrage of drone and missile attacks. Ports, grain plans and drone activity shape the broader conflict landscape.
Turkey has deepened its ties with Russia, highlighting bilateral energy cooperation and nuclear plans as Erdogan positions Turkey within the SCO while stressing Western ties remain intact.
Kravchenko has offered his resignation as Ukraine’s prosecutor general, citing political reasons, while anti-corruption agencies allege a money-laundering network tied to call centres. Kyiv faces ongoing pressure as anti-corruption probes proceed and Ukraine navigates political tensions during the war.
Russia is expanding its carbon-fiber production at the Alabuga-Volokno facility in Tatarstan, boosting drone production capacity and deepening Moscow’s ability to wage war. Western sanctions remain in place as satellite imagery and internal documents outline a plan to reach up to 500 tons of carbon fiber per year by 2027, enabling larger drone campaigns across Europe.
Canada has opened negotiations for a free trade agreement with Turkiye as Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Ankara. Officials say the goal is to deepen ties in trade, energy, defense, and high-tech sectors, with plans to raise two-way trade and increase direct flights. Amnesty International has urged human-rights considerations in negotiations.