Russia’s Stealth Sabotage: 145 Incidents Target Europe Since Ukraine Invasion – 12/18/2025, 12:25:14 PM

Here are some of the most notable world news developments reported in the latest international and European bulletins:

• South Korea – Police chief removed over martial law role
  South Korea’s Constitutional Court has formally removed the impeached national police chief over his involvement in a controversial martial law plan, a rare move against a top security official.[1]

• Russia–Europe – Covert sabotage campaign
  Western officials say Russia is trying to overwhelm Europe with a broad sabotage and disruption campaign, with at least 145 incidents (fires, cyberattacks, rail disruptions and other operations) documented across multiple European countries since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.[1][2]

• Ukraine war – Drones and peace talks
  At least 1 person was killed and 24 injured in a new Russian drone attack in Ukraine, coming in the wake of ongoing diplomatic efforts and talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire or framework for peace.[1][2]

• Russia–Ukraine peace stance
  President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will seek to extend its territorial gains in Ukraine if current or future peace talks fail and if Kyiv and its Western allies reject Kremlin conditions.[1][2]

• European politics & protests – EU summit and farmers
  Ahead of a key European Council summit, EU leaders are warning of a “dangerous” geopolitical and security reality for Europe, while farmers have brought tractors to Brussels to protest the proposed EU–Mercosur trade deal and its impact on European agriculture.[2]

• Colombia – Security response after rebel attack
  Colombia has boosted its military presence in certain regions after an attack on a police station and other incidents blamed on armed groups, as authorities seek to restore security.[2]

• Venezuela–US – Oil and blockade rhetoric
  Following the seizure of a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker by the US, President Nicolás Maduro has vowed that Venezuela will continue its oil trade despite a new American move he describes as a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers.[1][2]

• Migrants in Spain – Mass eviction
  Spanish police have evicted hundreds of mostly undocumented migrants from a long‑standing squat in an abandoned school north of Barcelona that authorities labeled a serious safety hazard.[1][2]

• Myanmar – Crackdown ahead of election
  Myanmar’s military government has charged more than 200 people under strict election laws as a general election nears, drawing criticism from rights advocates who say the process is neither free nor fair.[1]

• Eastern Congo – M23 rebels say they will withdraw
  Rwanda‑backed M23 rebels have announced plans to withdraw from Uvira, a strategically important city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, amid regional and international pressure.[1]

If you want, I can narrow this down to a specific region (e.g., Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East) or topic (war in Ukraine, migration, trade, etc.).