France Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. But Can Europe Really Stop Russia’s Oil Trade?
France intercepted a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker in the Atlantic as Europe increases pressure on sanctions evasion. Here's how Russia's shadow fleet operates, how many vessels remain active, and how much oil revenue continues to fund the war in Ukraine.
Rubio Called the Philippines. The Real Message Was China.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s call with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sounded routine. It wasn’t. Here’s what the South China Sea, the Luzon Economic Corridor, energy security, and U.S.-China competition reveal about Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy.Latest Articles
Ukraine Pushes to Accelerate Patriot Air Defense Deal as Russian Missile Threat Grows
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says an agreement to purchase additional Patriot air defense systems has already been reached “at the highest political level,” but implementation remains stalled due to unresolved financial, legal, and technical issues. In a statement following a meeting with Ukraine’s defense, foreign affairs, and national security
June 1: Who Pays, Who Pressures, and Who Controls the Next Crisis
Today’s ONEST Newsroom looks at a world where leverage is shifting in real time — inside the UN, across the Middle East, in the South China Sea, in Armenia’s political future, and on the seas where Russia’s shadow fleet continues to fund its war. The common thread is
Putin Threatens, Trump Endorses: Armenia’s Choice Becomes a Geopolitical Test
As Armenia moves closer to Europe, Russia is warning of economic consequences and invoking Ukraine, while Donald Trump openly endorses Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenia’s June 7 election is becoming a test of sovereignty in the South Caucasus.
France Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. But Can Europe Really Stop Russia’s Oil Trade?
France intercepted a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker in the Atlantic as Europe increases pressure on sanctions evasion. Here's how Russia's shadow fleet operates, how many vessels remain active, and how much oil revenue continues to fund the war in Ukraine.
Rubio Called the Philippines. The Real Message Was China.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s call with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sounded routine. It wasn’t. Here’s what the South China Sea, the Luzon Economic Corridor, energy security, and U.S.-China competition reveal about Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
Rubio Wants the UN to Act. China Is the One Paying the Bills.
As the U.S. falls behind on nearly $2 billion in UN payments as it faces a growing cash crisis, China is increasingly positioning itself as a reliable financial contributor. The shift raises questions who holds leverage inside the UN when global crises reach the Security Council.
Latest Articles
Ukraine Pushes to Accelerate Patriot Air Defense Deal as Russian Missile Threat Grows
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says an agreement to purchase additional Patriot air defense systems has already been reached “at the highest political level,” but implementation remains stalled due to unresolved financial, legal, and technical issues. In a statement following a meeting with Ukraine’s defense, foreign affairs, and national security
June 1: Who Pays, Who Pressures, and Who Controls the Next Crisis
Today’s ONEST Newsroom looks at a world where leverage is shifting in real time — inside the UN, across the Middle East, in the South China Sea, in Armenia’s political future, and on the seas where Russia’s shadow fleet continues to fund its war. The common thread is
Putin Threatens, Trump Endorses: Armenia’s Choice Becomes a Geopolitical Test
As Armenia moves closer to Europe, Russia is warning of economic consequences and invoking Ukraine, while Donald Trump openly endorses Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenia’s June 7 election is becoming a test of sovereignty in the South Caucasus.
France Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. But Can Europe Really Stop Russia’s Oil Trade?
France intercepted a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker in the Atlantic as Europe increases pressure on sanctions evasion. Here's how Russia's shadow fleet operates, how many vessels remain active, and how much oil revenue continues to fund the war in Ukraine.
Rubio Called the Philippines. The Real Message Was China.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s call with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sounded routine. It wasn’t. Here’s what the South China Sea, the Luzon Economic Corridor, energy security, and U.S.-China competition reveal about Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
Rubio Wants the UN to Act. China Is the One Paying the Bills.
As the U.S. falls behind on nearly $2 billion in UN payments as it faces a growing cash crisis, China is increasingly positioning itself as a reliable financial contributor. The shift raises questions who holds leverage inside the UN when global crises reach the Security Council.
