International Relations
‘Break the chain of interests’: Pope Leo XIV condemned the exploitation of Africa in Luanda
Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has launched a scathing attack on the world’s elites. During a speech in Luanda, the capital of Angola, the pontiff called for an end to the treatment of African resources as mere commodities
‘Not the top priority’: Lavrov made a cynical remark about negotiations with Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of the aggressor state, has made yet another manipulative statement regarding a diplomatic resolution to the war. According to him, Russia allegedly welcomes the possibility of returning to the ‘Istanbul format’, but this issue is not currently a priority for the Kremlin
The military contract of the century: Australia is purchasing Japanese Mogami-class frigates
On Saturday, 18 April 2026, Defence Ministers Richard Marles and Shinjirō Koizumi signed a memorandum of understanding and contracts marking the start of a major project to supply modern warships to the Royal Australian Navy
A new geopolitical reality: how Péter Magyar will change Hungary’s stance on Ukraine
The country’s new leader, Péter Magyar, whose ‘Tisa’ party secured victory, will officially take the helm of the government in early May, offering a chance to emerge from a long-standing diplomatic crisis
Zelensky held talks with Merz in Berlin regarding support for Ukraine
On 14 April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin, where he held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The two leaders discussed military and financial support and signed a number of agreements.
Vance, Putin… Zelenskyy: the losers and winners in Hungary’s decisive election
With almost all votes counted in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, Péter Magyar has emerged victorious. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat, bringing his 16-year tenure in power to an end.
Rome is preparing to welcome them: Italy has announced a meeting between Meloni and Zelenskyy
Next week, Rome will become the focal point of Ukrainian-Italian diplomatic relations. Despite the usual secrecy surrounding the Head of State’s foreign visits, an announcement regarding a meeting between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appeared on the Italian government’s official website. The visit is scheduled for Wednesday, 15 April
Xi Jinping met with the Kuomintang leader for the first time in nearly ten years
Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Chen Li-wen, leader of Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Kuomintang. During the talks, he stated that Beijing would not allow Taiwan to become independent, whilst Chen Li-wen emphasised the importance of peace and her party’s readiness to restore relations with China should it return to power.
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia are preparing a security cooperation agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia on an unannounced visit. An agreement on security cooperation is expected to be signed.
Sweden will become a co-founder of a special tribunal to prosecute the Russian leadership
Sweden has confirmed its intention to become a co-founder of the Special Tribunal to hold the Russian Federation’s leadership accountable for crimes of aggression against Ukraine by acceding to the agreement establishing this body.
The talks in Miami offer hope of significant progress towards ending the war
The second day of strategic consultations between the Ukrainian and US delegations has begun in Miami. The parties have already discussed key differences and preparations for a trilateral meeting with the Russian side.
The Kremlin has reacted sharply to France’s proposal to involve Europe in the negotiations on Ukraine
The Kremlin reacted harshly to France’s proposal to involve European countries in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
