Poland secures a military purchasing loan, the EU and U.S. reach a historic trade deal, and Iranian and European diplomats held nuclear talks in Turkey.
Cross-border clashes continue between Thailand and Cambodia, China and Vietnam hold their first joint army exercise, and the recall vote in Taiwan failed.
Iran and European powers negotiate in Turkey, Ukraine and Russia attempt to reach a ceasefire, and Zelenskyy signs a bill into law which has led to widespread protests.
The EU's 18th Russian sanctions package is adopted, Russia is recruiting more PMCs, and Germany and the UK sign a bilateral defense agreement.
Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 begins in Australia, Japan publishes its 2025 defense white paper, and the former South Korean president faces new criminal charges.
The EU fails to pass the 18th sanctions package on Russia, Moscow is losing influence in the Caucasus, and Trump demands peace in Ukraine.
Trump resumes military aid to Ukraine via NATO purchases, Taiwan continues exercise Han Kuang, and the FY26 NDAA moves forward in the Senate.
Taiwan launches exercise Han Kuang 41, Secretary Rubio makes his first official visit to Asia, and the U.S., Japan, and Australia sign a new logistics coordination agreement.
Russian elites continue to perish under mysterious circumstances, a vote of no confidence in the EU Parliament, and a change in FTO designations to boost Syria's new government.
Trump is organizing a potential ceasefire in Gaza, migration issues flare up in the EU, and the 17th BRICS Summit convened in Brazil.
The PLA is scheduled to present its new services, Chinese aircraft carriers operate in the Western Pacific, and the U.S. and Vietnam reached a trade agreement.
The EU's 18th sanction package on Russia stalls, the IAEA assesses Iran's nuclear program, and the U.S. and India pursue deeper defense cooperation.
