International Relations
Ukraine and Poland expand opportunities for gas imports across their shared border
The capacity of the gas transport route between the countries will be gradually increased starting in February 2026.
Germany is preparing for a possible Russian attack on NATO within the next two years
Berlin is working on scenarios for a large-scale war, taking into account hybrid threats, cyberattacks and drone strikes, preparing the country for its role as a key logistics hub for the Alliance. The military acknowledges that the challenges may exceed the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.
European countries have increased pressure on Russia`s shadow fleet in the Baltic and North Seas
Fourteen European countries issued a joint warning to tankers linked to Russia`s shadow fleet, stating their readiness to respond more harshly to violations of maritime and safety rules.
Azerbaijan has delivered a new batch of electrical equipment for Ukraine's power system
Another shipment of humanitarian aid with electrical equipment was sent to Ukraine from Azerbaijan by decision of the country's president and coordinated by the Ministry of Energy.
The EU and India have signed one of the largest trade agreements in the world
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the European Union and India have agreed on a free trade area that will cover around two billion people and provide for a large-scale reduction in customs duties on almost all goods.
Peace talks are progressing, but the territorial issue remains the main obstacle
Trilateral consultations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States have given rise to cautious optimism, but the fate of the occupied territories, and above all Donbas, continues to block any final agreement.
Europe is embarking on a large-scale rearmament programme amid threats from Russia and the risk of a rift with the US
EU countries are rapidly increasing defence production and spending, but it will take years and around one trillion dollars of investment for Europe to achieve full military independence.
Germany has announced that it has exhausted its capacity to supply Ukraine with Patriot systems.
Berlin has transferred more than a third of its Patriot systems to Kyiv and is currently unable to provide new deliveries, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has acknowledged.
Ukraine to receive €85 million grant through EBRD for gas purchases
Funds from European partners will be used to cover the gas deficit during the heating season and to support the stability of the energy system amid Russian attacks.
The US has deployed an aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Middle East.
The US Navy has reinforced its forces in the Middle East by redeploying the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with its escort and missile defence systems. The decision was made amid growing tensions surrounding Iran.
The US Congress warned the White House about a possible attempt to impeach Trump in the event of military action against Greenland.
Donald Trump`s blunt statements about potentially increasing US influence in Greenland have caused concern in Congress and among allies, prompting lawmakers to warn the White House about the risk of impeachment in the event of a military scenario.
Russia is losing its status as a key player in the South Caucasus due to a new transit project
The new Armenian-American infrastructure corridor TRIPP is shifting the balance of power in the region, pushing Russia away from its role as the main mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan and integrating the South Caucasus into alternative global routes.
