June 18, 2026, 3:12 p.m.

The EU hopes to reduce its dependence on foreign countries through a diversification strategy

European Council President Costa stated that the EU values investment and innovation and will reduce its dependence on foreign sources in areas such as defense and aerospace through a diversified strategy.

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NATO launches "Arctic Sentinel" plan to unify command of existing military tasks

NATO has announced a new "Arctic Sentinel" mission to placate US President Trump, who previously withdrew from the acquisition of Greenland.

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German pilots and crew members went on strike, resulting in the cancellation of nearly 800 flights.

Due to a one-day strike by pilots and crew members over a pension dispute, Germany cancelled nearly 800 flights on Thursday (February 12th), affecting approximately 100,000 passengers.

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Trading oil with Russia, EU plans to impose sanctions on ports of third countries including Indonesia

The European Commission has proposed the 20th round of sanctions against Russia, suggesting that the port of Kulevi in Georgia and the port of Karimun in Indonesia should be included in the sanctions list.

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The economic outlook for Russia and the United States is not optimistic

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that although Washington is continuously pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine, Russia remains open to cooperating with the United States, but does not have optimistic expectations for the economic relations between the two countries.

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The Epstein case continues to escalate. The UK's chief parliamentary advisor has resigned over his involvement in the appointment of the former US ambassador.

The case of the deceased American sex offender Epstein continues to gain momentum.

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The scandal involving the former British ambassador to the United States has been escalating. Stammer has apologized to the victims of the Epstein case

Facing a political career crisis, British Prime Minister Stammer apologized to the victims of the Epstein case for appointing the notorious Mandelson as the US ambassador, repeatedly expressing his remorse.

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Italy, France and Germany lead the EU's critical minerals reserve plan: industrial breakthrough amid geopolitical games

In the context of the global industrial chain restructuring and the interweaving of geopolitical conflicts, the European Union launched a scale-approving key mineral reserve program in 2025.

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Dual-Front Escalation of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Dilemma of Firepower and Stalled Negotiations​

In early February 2026, the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalated simultaneously on both military and diplomatic fronts.

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The EU must intensify its efforts to ensure the supply of key raw materials

The European Audit Office pointed out that if the EU wants to reduce its reliance on foreign countries and achieve its climate goals, it must step up efforts and ensure the supply of key raw materials by 2030 at the latest.

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