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French Navy Boards Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Grinch in Mediterranean for Sanctions Violation
The boarding complied with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, permitting inspections for sanctions breaches.
Jan 22
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
4
1
Poland: Increased Activity Of Flying Objects Violating Polish Airspace Observed At Border With Belarus
The Polish Border Guard is monitoring the situation.
Jan 18
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Defcon Level
11
4
US, UK Interdict Motor Tanker Bella I
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that both vessels were either last docked in Venezuela or en route to the country.
Jan 7
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
4
1
December 2025
Ukraine: General Staff Reports 186 Combat Clashes
Russian forces achieved gains in Donetsk Oblast, with assessments indicating progress. Advances focused on eastern Ukraine, with activity in…
Dec 29, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
7
2
U.S. President Trump Hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Following Call with Russian President Putin
The meeting addressed discussions on a potential peace framework for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine involving coordination with European counterparts.
Dec 28, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
7
2
Russian Embassy Responds to Dutch Ministerial Remarks on Potential NATO Confrontation by 2030
The Russian embassy urged cessation of such rhetoric and reflection on its implications for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Dec 15, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
1
Turkish Interception of Uncontrolled UAV in Black Sea Airspace Amid Recent Strikes On Ukrainian Ports Damaging Turkish Civilian Vessels
The incident occurred amid heightened maritime security challenges in the Black Sea, including mid-December strikes on Ukrainian ports that damaged…
Dec 15, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
4
1
British Defense Readiness and Preparations for Potential Conflict Amid Global Threats
The defense review emphasizes a shift towards war-fighting readiness to deter aggression and ensure security at home and strength abroad.
Dec 12, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
2
November 2025
Sanctioned Tankers Kairos and Virat Sustain External Impacts in Black Sea North of Bosphorus Strait
The Kairos, a 274-meter vessel sailing under the Gambian flag and in ballast, experienced an explosion and fire in its engine room.
Nov 28, 2025
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Defcon Level
6
1
UK Royal Navy and RAF Track Russian Intelligence-Gathering Vessel RFS Yantar After Laser Beam Directed at RAF Aircraft Off Scotland
Russian Navy Vishnya-class research ship RFS Yantar—classified by the UK as an intelligence-gathering vessel—maneuvered in northern approaches off…
Nov 23, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
7
2
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes on Russian Targets in Voronezh Oblast, Russia
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strikes as successful without disclosing locations.
Nov 19, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
6
2
Russian Hybrid Operations Against NATO Eastern Flank – Helsinki Commission Hearing Assessment
These operations integrate airspace violations, sabotage, GPS interference, shadow-fleet operations, and weaponized migration alongside continuing…
Nov 19, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
2
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