Trump defrosts relations with Europe’s last dictator, Alexander Lukashenko
Trump defrosts relations with Europe’s last dictator, Alexander Lukashenko
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Solomon Islands agrees to treaty negotiation with Australia - ABC News
Summary: - The Solomon Islands’ new prime minister, Matthew Wale, and Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese agreed to start negotiations on a comprehensive treaty between the two countries. - Wale seeks to reset the relationship with Australia and to review the Solomon Islands’ 2022 security pact with China. He indicates the review will consider publicly releasing details, though a non-disclosure clause complicated immediate disclosure. - Wale has softened his stance on China but a
Australia to buy three second-hand United States submarines under AUKUS shake-up - ABC News
Australia will shift its AUKUS submarine plan to buy three second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the United States instead of acquiring new submarines. Key points: - The deal, announced by Defence Minister Richard Marles, aims to streamline supply chains and maintenance, delivering “significant” but not game-changing cost savings. - Australia previously expected at least two used plus one new Virginia-class submarine; the plan now is three second-hand boats from the sam
Is Belarus Really Set to Return to the Ukraine War? | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Summary: - The piece argues Belarus is a persistent security concern for Ukraine and the wider region, with Kyiv treating Minsk as a potential aggressor rather than a partner. - Ukrainian officials (Syrskyi, Zelensky) have indicated real plans for an offensive from Belarusian territory and have signaled willingness to take preventative measures against Belarusian authorities. - Belarus hosted joint nuclear exercises with Russia, and deployment of Russian missiles to Belarus r