Sep 25, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC

United States federal authorities have charged five men connected to Russian intelligence services for conspiring to conduct targeted killings and sabotage operations across Europe and the US against supporters of Ukraine. Unsealed in a Manhattan federal court, the indictment details a global network tasked with surveillance, arson, and violent attacks targeting individuals perceived as aligned with Kyiv, including a June 2024 assault in Prague. All five suspects remain at large.

Meanwhile, a regional court in Stuttgart, Germany, convicted a Ukrainian national for participating in a Russian-directed scheme to transport incendiary devices concealed in parcels. According to prosecutors, the operation involved shipping packages containing explosives from Germany to Ukraine via commercial couriers to undermine public security.

Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, France24, OCCRP, The Guardian

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have strongly rejected reports indicating that American military ammunition reserves are critically low due to the conflict with Iran. Reports from media outlets suggested that missile deficits had forced a halt to further military strikes against Iranian targets.

In response, Trump stated on social media that the military maintains "huge amounts" of supplies, particularly in key categories, and threatened leakers and reporters with lengthy prison sentences. Despite these statements, an independent oversight report delivered to the US Congress confirmed inventory issues, citing "strategic inventory bottlenecks and supply constraints" along with rising financial costs stemming from the ongoing hostilities.

Sources: Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.

As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous among youth, educational systems worldwide are adopting distinct strategies to address its challenges. In Denmark, new regulations require upper-secondary students to orally defend written coursework to prevent AI-generated plagiarism. Conversely, Singapore is integrating technology by introducing state-developed AI tools designed specifically to assist teachers and structure classroom learning.

In Germany, some educators are reintroducing analog teaching methods, temporarily removing digital devices to safeguard critical thinking skills. Simultaneously, youth protection experts warn of growing psychological risks. Digital safety trainers report that children may develop stronger attachments to empathetic chatbots than to human peers. Furthermore, advisors to the German government have criticized major technology platforms for relying on automated systems rather than structural safeguards to protect young users.

Sources: Correctiv, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, Tagesschau

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš confirmed that national security services are preparing for potential Russian hybrid attacks, aligning with warnings from Polish leadership regarding threats against nations supporting Kyiv.

Meanwhile, official engagements with Ukraine face administrative friction in Prague. Chief of General Staff Miroslav Hlaváč awaits defense ministry approval to attend a summit of European military leaders in Ukraine. Additionally, Deputy Speaker Barbora Urbanová met Ukrainian parliamentary leaders in Kyiv despite initial travel rejection from the Czech parliamentary steering committee.

Regarding European policy, updated regulations extended temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians until March 2028, while conditioning renewal on domestic military service compliance. Domestically, Czech authorities formed "Kobra 26," a specialized task force targeting fraudulent employment agencies and tax evasion schemes exploiting Ukrainian workers, which officials estimate costs the state billions of korunas.

Sources: Deník N, Ekonomický deník, iROZHLAS, Respect, Seznam Zprávy

United States President Donald Trump has warned the European Union against deepening its relationship with Canada, threatening heavy tariffs and trade suspensions.

Trump described European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to offer Canada associate membership as "ridiculous." Speaking to journalists, Trump warned that any initiative considered a "hostile act" against Washington would face strong economic countermeasures, though he hinted trade sanctions could be avoided if the proposal stems from good intentions.

The proposal followed earlier statements by Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who publicly questioned whether Ottawa should align more closely with Europe amid rising transatlantic friction. European officials have not formally abandoned the idea.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex.