Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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U.S. Sanctions Russia’s Oil Giants
On October 22, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department, under the Trump administration, announced sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies—Rosneft and Lukoil—as part of a broader push to pressure Moscow into ending its war in Ukraine. The move comes amid stalled peace talks and follows the cancellation of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald…
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Ukraine to Establish Unified Military Cyber Force
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed a bill in its first reading on October 9, 2025, to establish a dedicated Cyber Force as a new branch within the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This would mark the first time the country unites its fragmented offensive and defensive military cyber capabilities under a single, centralized command…
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Japan Walks Energy Tightrope
Japan’s Trade Minister Yoji Muto stated on October 21, 2025, that the country will prioritize its national interests in decisions regarding Russian energy imports, while closely coordinating with the international community, including G7 allies. This comes amid escalating U.S. pressure under the Trump administration to halt all purchases of Russian oil and liquefied natural gas…
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Khamenei Rejects Trump’s Offer
On October 20, 2025, Supreme Leader Khamenei publicly rejected Trump’s offer in a speech in Tehran, calling it “coercion and bullying” rather than genuine diplomacy. He accused Trump of lying about peace intentions, saying, “Trump says he is a dealmaker, but if a deal is accompanied by coercion and its outcome is predetermined, it is…
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TKMS Sets Sail on Frankfurt Debut
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), a leading German warship builder specializing in non-nuclear submarines, frigates, and underwater technologies, made its stock market debut on October 20, 2025, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. What is your assessment? DIC-100, Defence Industry Chief: Below is my strategic-level assessment of the TKMS (ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) IPO and its implications. I…