For decades after the end of the Cold War, many analysts believed that the possibility of a global conflict involving the world's major powers had become increasingly remote.

The European Union’s top military official, General Seán Clancy, has said that Ukraine remains the EU’s “number one priority” as the ongoing war continues to reshape Europe’s defence strategy.

Global energy markets are currently experiencing heightened volatility due to a combination of geopolitical tensions, supply constraints, and shifting demand patterns. The price of Brent crude oil, which serves as a key international benchmark, has been particularly sensitive to developments in major producing regions.

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has reported that at least 330,000 people have been forcibly displaced across the Middle East due to several ongoing conflicts.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that Moscow is prepared to help resolve Middle Eastern conflicts and has established contacts with all relevant parties, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the unstable situation in the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia had a phone conversation with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi, News.Az reports citing TASS .