International Relations
After the Munich Conference, Rubio will visit Slovakia and Hungary
After participating in the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a working visit to Slovakia and Hungary, where he will discuss regional security, energy and NATO cooperation.
The EU wants to impose sanctions on third-country ports for Russian oil for the first time
The European Union has prepared a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, in which it proposes restrictions for the first time on ports in third countries through which Russian oil passes.
The European Parliament is preparing to vote on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine
This week, the European Parliament will make a key decision on financial support for Ukraine, which should secure long-term assistance amid the war and energy crisis.
The US is not setting deadlines for ending the war in Ukraine and insists on strengthening NATO
The United States is not setting strict deadlines for ending Russia's war against Ukraine, while expecting European allies to take greater responsibility for their own security.
Ukraine and France move towards joint arms production, with aviation and air defence as priorities
Following the supply phase, Kyiv and Paris are negotiating long-term cooperation in the defence industry, which should give Ukraine greater systemic capabilities in the air and in air defence.
Netanyahu will meet with Trump on 11 February to discuss US negotiations with Iran
Against the backdrop of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran in Oman, Israel insists that the future agreement should cover not only nuclear restrictions, but also missiles and support for allied groups in the region.
Ukraine expects to receive 250 new Gripen and Rafale fighter jets
Ukraine is betting on a large-scale upgrade of its combat aviation to significantly strengthen the Air Force and the state's defence capabilities.
Russia remains the greatest threat to Europe and NATO, despite sanctions and losses
Russia`s war against Ukraine and changes in the US approach to European security are creating a new reality in which Europe is forced to seek greater autonomy and prepare for long-term threats.
Trump`s team consults with Iranian diaspora on scenario for change of power in Tehran
In parallel with diplomatic contacts with Iran, the US administration is gathering opinions from influential Iranian Americans on possible transitional governance of the country in the event of the fall of the current regime.
Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium and proposes steps to restore trust
Iranian authorities have stated that recognition of the country's right to enrich uranium is a key condition for the success of negotiations with the United States and the resumption of the diplomatic process.
Representatives from 120 countries and over 40 international organisations will attend the Munich Security Conference.
In Berlin, the organisers of the Munich Security Conference released updated information about the participants and topics of the forum, which this year will take place against the backdrop of increasing global risks and Russia's war against Ukraine.
The US has given Ukraine and Russia a deadline of June to reach an agreement to end the war.
The United States has proposed a clear schedule of negotiations to Kyiv and Moscow with a deadline at the beginning of summer, while Russia has intensified its attacks on the Ukrainian power grid, which has already affected the operation of nuclear power plants.
