13 October 2026 | EU Sanctions, Trump's Energy Ceasefire & Iran's Fairford Plot

<p>In today&#39;s news, the EU approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia, targeting around 1,600 individuals and businesses, more than half linked to ballistic missile production. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donetsk less than 24 hours after Donald Trump announced an &quot;energy ceasefire&quot; that Moscow never confirmed. Additionally, the UK said Iran was highly likely behind last month&#39;s security alert at RAF Fairford, summoning Iran&#39;s ambassador and sanctioning an IRGC counterespionage chief.</p><p><br></p><p>Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with &quot;The Intel Briefing,&quot; a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day&#39;s most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode&#39;s clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with &quot;The Intel Briefing.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hmintelligence.org" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.freshlearn.com" target="_blank">Training</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.shop" target="_blank">Shop</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hm_intelligence/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hmintelligence/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p>