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Sixty years after Soviet missiles appeared in Cuba, Moscow may be preparing a new high-stakes deployment—this time in Venezuela. With strategic bombers, long-range missiles, and nuclear threats back in public rhetoric, the Cold War playbook appears to be in motion again.

Despite promises of neutrality, Russia’s presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics is becoming increasingly political. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) set strict conditions: only individual athletes from Russia and Belarus can compete—under a neutral flag, with no teams allowed. Those who support the war or serve in the Russian army or security forces were supposed to be excluded. But will these rules hold?

Despite the ongoing full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine continues to make significant strides toward EU membership. The European Commission’s 2025 Enlargement Package highlights both remarkable progress and ongoing challenges the country faces in its pursuit of European integration. From judicial reforms to tackling corruption, Ukraine is working to meet the stringent criteria set by the EU, though there is still much to be done.