Georgia is hosting the U.S.-led multinational special operations military exercise Trojan Footprint 2026, co-organized by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) and the Georgian Defense Forces.

An analysis suggests Russia is strongly tempted to test NATO, despite its engagement in Ukraine, and still possesses ample capability for targeted operations.

Glauk Konjufca, Kosovo’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, stated during a meeting with the EU Special Representative that dialogue with Serbia should culminate in mutual recognition.