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Reuters: US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military

13:02 12.02.2026

Reuters: US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military

Only 35 countries out of 85 attending the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in A Coruna, Spain on signed a commitment to 20 principles on AI, Reuters reports. Around a third of countries attending a military AI summit agreed on Thursday to a declaration on how to …

UK firms in distress surge as taxes, rising costs take a toll

13:01 12.02.2026

UK firms in distress surge as taxes, rising costs take a toll

The number of UK businesses in “critical” financial distress is surging as firms grapple with an increased tax burden, unpredictable economic outlook and rising costs, according to insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor, Bloomberg quotes. Corporate distress increased 43.8% in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier, and all 22 sectors …

TASS: Europe’s, Kiev’s interference with US peace plan, Russia’s security – Lavrov’s statements

15:55 11.02.2026

TASS: Europe’s, Kiev’s interference with US peace plan, Russia’s security – Lavrov’s statements

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Europe and Kiev of interfering with the US initiative on the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. In an interview with the Empatia Manuchi online project, the top diplomat pointed out that Russia is always ready to search for a balance of interests but …

Macron warns the EU community: “If we do nothing, Europe will be swept away in five years”

14:42 11.02.2026

Macron warns the EU community: “If we do nothing, Europe will be swept away in five years”

Ahead of an informal EU summit on competitiveness, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Europe to join forces in order to assert itself economically against China and the USA. Europe must invest more, protect its economy, forge new trade alliances and become more sovereign, Macron said in an interview …

Sergey Lavrov: “Our legitimate interest is to ensure our own security”

13:17 11.02.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “Our legitimate interest is to ensure our own security”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the Empatia Manuchi online project Moscow, February 11, 2026 Question: Mr Lavrov, good afternoon. We are honoured to have you as a guest on our programme. This is a great privilege and a pleasure for us and for our viewers. We are currently …

The EU uses militarization to save a weakening economy – Has Europe really decided to kill itself in a new war?

11:57 11.02.2026

The EU uses militarization to save a weakening economy – Has Europe really decided to kill itself in a new war?

The EU countries consider the build-up of military capacities as a driver of economic growth, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Izvestia. To justify military spending, NATO and its European part demonize Russia. However, the price of such a course may be unaffordable: in order to bring defense budgets …

Munich Security Report 2026 – “Under Destruction”

11:55 11.02.2026

Munich Security Report 2026 – “Under Destruction”

The leadership of the Munich Security Conference is demonstrating a sense of panic. It's worth recalling that five years ago, the theme of the main report at the Conference was “Westlessness”. Now, in the context of the West's continued loss of its dominant role in the world, this formula has …

View from London: Why the dollar may have much further to fall

11:53 11.02.2026

View from London: Why the dollar may have much further to fall

It is hard to be a safe haven when trouble starts at home, ‘The Economist’ stresses. The Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department are the stewards of the dollar at home and abroad. Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Fed, will become one of the currency’s most …

‘Forbs’: Trump to oppose U.K.’s plan to give Chagos Islands to Mauritius

11:51 11.02.2026

‘Forbs’: Trump to oppose U.K.’s plan to give Chagos Islands to Mauritius

…The ’Forbes’ article brilliantly highlights two problems. First, although Trump claims to prioritize control of the Western Hemisphere, in reality, Trump is pursuing a foreign and military policy aimed at controlling the entire Globe! Second, Forbes's disparaging description of Britain is indicative of the profound rift occurring within the Anglo-Saxon …

Sergey Lavrov: “We find it important to guarantee our national interests. We agree with the administration of Donald Trump that the foreign policy of normal major powers, especially such as the United States and Russia, should be based on national interests”

13:10 10.02.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “We find it important to guarantee our national interests. We agree with the administration of Donald Trump that the foreign policy of normal major powers, especially such as the United States and Russia, should be based on national interests”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with NTV television channel Moscow, February 10, 2026 Question: Mr Lavrov, our conversation coincides with Diplomatic Worker’s Day. First of all, I congratulate you on this professional holiday. Speaking of the global picture, what would you say are the main challenges and key issues currently …

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