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Hared Abdalla

Hared Abdalla – Senior International Affairs Reporter
Covers politics, security, and economic developments across Europe, the South Caucasus, NATO, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Based in Brussels.
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Russian soldiers reportedly take part in drone and electronic warfare training exercises at a Chinese military facility in late 2025, according to European intelligence documents cited by Die Welt.

China Trained Russian Soldiers in Six Sites: Report

20/05/2026 - 19:03:50
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Beijing (Diplomat.so) - Die Welt reported on Tuesday, citing confidential European intelligence documents, that China's armed forces allegedly conducted covert training programs for hundreds of Russian soldiers in late 2025 across six military sites, with some participants later deployed to combat…
U.S. Marines operate a HIMARS mobile rocket launcher during a live-fire training exercise near Mount Fuji, Japan, firing precision rockets as part of a rapid deployment readiness drill.

U.S. Marines Test 12 HIMARS Rockets Near Mount Fuji

20/05/2026 - 18:34:33
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Tokyo (Diplomat.so) – The United States Marine Corps conducted a live-fire test launching approximately 12 rockets from a mobile High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) platform at a training range near Mount Fuji on Wednesday, during a readiness exercise aimed at sustaining rapid-deployment…
Russian forces move through the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine during ongoing military operations near contested frontline areas, as fighting and aerial attacks continue across the region.

Russia claims capture of Volokhovka in Kharkiv, Ukraine

19/05/2026 - 16:18:14
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, May 19, that its forces captured the settlement of Volokhovka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, marking a new shift in reported frontline positions amid ongoing cross-border fighting.
Russian naval vessels and strategic submarines take part in large-scale nuclear readiness exercises involving more than 64,000 personnel across multiple fleets and military districts, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Russia begins nuclear drills with 73 ships, 13 subs

19/05/2026 - 15:30:28
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday, May 19, that Russia's strategic nuclear forces began nationwide exercises simulating preparation and use under hostile threat conditions.
WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

WHO raises alarm over Ebola in DRC as 131 die

19/05/2026 - 14:49:00
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Geneva (Diplomat.so) – World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday, May 19, expressed concern over the scale and rapid spread of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which health authorities say has resulted in at least 131 suspected and confirmed…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Australia to import 600,000 barrels of jet fuel from China

19/05/2026 - 14:22:01
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Canberra (Diplomat.so) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday, May 19, in Canberra, that Australia will import three shipments of jet fuel from China totaling 600,000 barrels to strengthen reserves.
Etienne Davignon

Lumumba Killing Case Ends After Davignon Dies, 93

19/05/2026 - 13:20:10
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Brussels (Diplomat.so) - Etienne Davignon, a former Belgian diplomat and European Commission vice-president, died in Belgium on Monday, May 18, 2026, aged 93, according to AFP and his family, as proceedings linked to the 1961 killing of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba came to a halt following…
Two Russian soldiers transport ammunition on one of the front-line sectors in Ukraine, in a scene reflecting ongoing logistical support for active combat operations on the battlefield.

Russian Forces Claim Capture of Nikolaevka in Donetsk

14/05/2026 - 21:32:55
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday, May 14, that Russian forces have captured the settlement of Nikolaevka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, amid continuing intensified combat operations across the Donbas frontline and renewed long-range strikes targeting Ukrainian…
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Russia Resumes Ukraine Offensive After 3-Day Truce

13/05/2026 - 14:23:33
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Tuesday, that Russian forces resumed military operations in Ukraine following the expiration overnight of a three-day ceasefire, according to a Kremlin briefing in Moscow.
A Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrives in Gibraltar on May 10, 2026, underscoring its role as an undetectable launch platform for ballistic missiles and the most survivable leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, according to the U.S. Navy.

Ballistic Missile Sub USS Alaska Seen in Gibraltar Port

12/05/2026 - 21:49:06
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Gibraltar (Diplomat.so) - The United States Navy ballistic missile submarine USS Alaska arrived at Gibraltar's South Mole on Monday, during heightened US-Iran tensions and strategic deterrence operations according to reports.
Stéphanie Rist, Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy, and Disabled people of France.

France Detects First Hantavirus Case After Evacuation

12/05/2026 - 20:25:36
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Paris (Diplomat.so) - French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced Monday that France had confirmed its first hantavirus infection involving a French woman evacuated from the cruise vessel "MV Hondius" after her condition deteriorated overnight following the journey to Paris.
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president.

Rodríguez Pushes Back on Trump's Venezuela Claim

12/05/2026 - 00:59:28
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The Hague (Diplomat.so) – Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, rejected comments by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggesting Venezuela could become the 51st state of the United States, saying the proposal "is not under consideration at all."
U.S. troops stationed in Germany carry out training, logistics coordination, and operational support for NATO missions, maintaining forward-deployed readiness and reinforcing collective defense across Europe.

Poland Open to U.S. Troops Leaving Germany

08/05/2026 - 12:07:13
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Warsaw (Diplomat.so) - Polish President Karol Nawrocki said on Wednesday that Poland is prepared to host additional United States troops if the administration of President Donald Trump proceeds with plans to reduce the American military presence in Germany over the coming year.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.

Ukraine warns foreign states over Russia Victory Day

08/05/2026 - 03:39:25
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) - Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, warned representatives of Russia-aligned countries against attending Moscow's Victory Day celebrations amid escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions in Kyiv on Thursday, May 7, official statement delivered.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia announces May 8–9 Ukraine ceasefire

05/05/2026 - 00:34:21
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday, May 5, that Russia will implement a two-day ceasefire on May 8–9 in Ukraine while warning of potential strikes on Kyiv if celebrations are disrupted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukraine declares one-sided truce with Russia

05/05/2026 - 00:00:33
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a unilateral ceasefire starting at midnight on May 5–6, following Russian missile strikes that killed at least eight civilians across Ukraine on Monday, May 5.
Russian service members walk along a street in a part of the Kursk region which was recently retaken by Russia's armed forces / Russian Defence Ministry via Reuters.

Russia Claims Control of 10 Settlements in Ukraine

04/05/2026 - 18:30:25
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that its armed forces captured ten settlements across Ukraine's Sumy, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions during the week ending Sunday, May 3, as a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building in Moscow early Monday, May 4.
Fessenheim Nuclear Plant stands idle near the French-German border as dismantling begins following its closure after 42 years of operation.

France Approves Dismantling of Fessenheim Nuclear Plant

04/05/2026 - 18:20:28
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Paris (Diplomat.so) - The French government authorized state utility EDF to begin dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant near the German border on Sunday, May 3, following a decree published in the official journal permitting the long-delayed decommissioning project.
Russian air defence systems intercept drones over Sevastopol amid reported attacks in the Black Sea region, with debris falling across several parts of the city.

Russia Says 43 Drones Shot Down Over Sevastopol Area

26/04/2026 - 05:25:02
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Sevastopol regional government reported on Saturday, April 25, that Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said air defence units shot down 43 drones over the Black Sea and various parts of Sevastopol, injuring two civilians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.

US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Face Kyiv Criticism

22/04/2026 - 02:42:59
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) – Diplomat News Network reports that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, April 20, accused US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner of showing disrespect toward Ukraine during a televised interview with a Ukrainian state-run news program.