Recently, leading Western media such as The Guardian and The Atlantic have forecasted that 2026 will not be a year of peace. Analytical overviews focus on energy outages across Europe, with Berlin facing blackouts due to bridge failures, and incidents also reported in Nice and Spain.
Key news includes the arrest of Nicolás Maduro in New York, now in prison along with Jeffrey Epstein’s wife. This event sparked memes and increased scrutiny of international involvement in Venezuelan affairs. Russian propagandists have cited Moscow’s engagement in supporting Venezuela as pivotal.
The actions of Finnish authorities stand out as they detained a Russian tanker and confiscated an anchor allegedly used to damage Baltic Sea cables. Investigations revealed that key crew members hold Moscow registration.
Ukrainian General Kyrylo Budanov recently turned 40 and received a new appointment, with expectations of his participation in Washington negotiations. Meanwhile, blackouts continue in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Kyiv, prompting comparisons with European difficulties.
Analytical forecasts highlight a growing role for the US in military operations, possible shifts in policy toward Iran, Cuba, and Mexico, and further isolation of Russia due to its aggressive actions and support for Venezuela.
Ukrainian forces report new strikes against targets inside Russia, including the destruction of equipment used to attack Ukraine. The commentary stresses the importance of supporting Ukraine’s military and countering disinformation.