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Relations between the Netherlands and Russia have deteriorated since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Quebec has experienced several referendums on independence, the last in 1995. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial sea route for global oil traffic, often at the center of tensions between Iran and its regional or international adversaries.
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Dutch Defense Minister calls Russia “enemy”, Russian embassy in Netherlands criticizes “desire to provoke armed conflict”
“Russia is no longer the “aggressor”. You won't hear me use this euphemism often anymore. We must not be naive... Russia is our enemy,” said Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius during a budget debate in the House of Representatives of the Estates General on Thursday.
Canada: separatists win the provincial elections in Quebec
The Parti Québécois has promised to organize a new referendum on independence.
Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio announces that Tehran “has lost full control” of the maritime passage
On an official visit to Athens, the head of American diplomacy Marco Rubio estimated on Wednesday that oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz had almost returned to its pre-conflict level, a sign according to him of a weakening of the control exercised by Iran over this strategic route.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Netherlands could strengthen its military cooperation with NATO in response to its characterization of Russia as the enemy.
Likely · Within weeks
The Parti Québécois could present a bill aimed at framing a future referendum on independence in the months following its electoral victory.
Possible · Within months

Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius called Russia the “enemy” during a debate in the House of Representatives, sparking a strong reaction from the Russian embassy.

Pakistan has imposed emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province following protests demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and security tensions.

Information on the use of e-mail addresses, tracking pixels and tracking links by France Télévisions for the newsletter “L’actu à 7h30”.

The documentary “ICE, the Manhunt” analyzes the expansion of the powers of the American immigration police in 2025 and its violent impact in Minneapolis, where massive raids and arbitrary arrests have angered residents.

Spanish authorities dismantled the last large migrant camp in Ceuta on Sunday, evacuating the occupants to reception centers two days before a royal visit.

In less than 24 hours, Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Ukraine and announced an agreement on the import of Russian oil, defying sanctions.