International Relations
The Bulgarian Parliament ratified an agreement with Italy on a joint NATO base near Kabyle.
Bulgaria has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Italy on the construction and use of a military base for NATO forces. The facility will be able to accommodate a brigade and, if necessary, an entire division, and is expected to strengthen the country`s defence capabilities.
Zelensky stated that there were no agreements with Russia on energy and rejected compromises at the expense of territories
The President emphasised that no energy truce had been concluded with Russia, and that Ukraine was only prepared to take reciprocal steps and make compromises that did not violate its territorial integrity.
Ireland allocates €25 million to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure
The Irish government will allocate funds to a special fund to support the Ukrainian energy system amid massive attacks by the Russian Federation and extreme winter cold.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have denied the US permission to use their airspace for a possible strike on Iran.
Washington`s key allies in the Persian Gulf have stated that they will not participate in military operations against Tehran, complicating scenarios for US military pressure.
Belgian mayor draws parallels between Putin's actions and Hitler's rhetoric
The mayor of Mechelen stated that the Kremlin's arguments regarding Ukraine echo the logic of 20th-century aggressors and are aimed at destroying national identity.
Merz: Ukraine's accession to the EU in 2027 is impossible, but the prospect should remain
The German Chancellor stated that Ukraine must meet the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership, and this process usually takes several years.
Tokayev claims Russia laundered billions of dollars through Kazakh banks and tightened controls
The President of Kazakhstan reported large-scale financial abuse by the Russian Federation and announced tough measures against money laundering and crypto schemes.
Rubio explained the US strategy on Venezuela in the Senate after Maduro's removal
Washington reports significant progress in Venezuela following January's operation and outlines a step-by-step plan for stabilising, rebuilding the economy and democratising the country.
The US and Europe have agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine, but the Donbas issue remains unresolved
Washington and its European partners have agreed on security guarantees for Kyiv, but the territorial issue in eastern Ukraine remains unresolved.
European leader says he was shocked after meeting with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed concern about the state of US President Donald Trump during a closed-door meeting with EU leaders after a personal meeting in Florida. Washington dismissed these statements as fiction.
PACE called on not to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions and to increase pressure on Russia
The Assembly emphasised that any recognition of the occupied territories as Russian legitimises the change of borders by force and contradicts international law and the interests of peace.
Kyiv says the US is seeking to conclude a peace agreement on Ukraine by mid-May
The Donald Trump administration sees May as an informal deadline for reaching agreements between Ukraine and Russia, after which Washington's attention may shift to domestic politics.
