International Relations
Why Trump removed Maduro from power in Venezuela
The strikes on Caracas and the harsh rhetoric of the White House show that the removal of Nicolas Maduro has become one of Donald Trump's priorities. Experts explain the US motives by geopolitics, domestic politics and the struggle for influence in the region.
Zelenskyy and Starmer discuss preparations for the Coalition of the Willing meeting and possible deployment of forces after the ceasefire
During the phone conversation, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer agreed on the preparation of a meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing, support for US peace efforts and the deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine.
US files criminal charges against Nicolas Maduro and his wife
The US Attorney General's Office has announced criminal charges against Nicolas Maduro and Celia Flores. They are charged with narcoterrorism, cocaine smuggling and illegal possession of weapons.
Ukraine has agreed a military document with the US and is synchronising its positions with Europe
Ukraine informed its European partners of the military document agreed with the US at the level of the General Staffs and began similar work with European countries on the parameters of a peace agreement.
Maduro captured by US Delta Force special forces. world reaction to the war in Venezuela
The US media reported the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by a US special forces unit. Caracas declares its resistance, Russia and the EU call for restraint, and the region tightens security.
Almost half of Americans do not support Trump's approach to Russia's war against Ukraine
A poll by The Economist and YouGov found that 49 per cent of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of the war between Russia and Ukraine, while only 30 per cent support him.
Ukraine attracted a record over $45 billion in security assistance in 2025
In 2025, Ukraine received over $45 billion in international security assistance. This is a record figure since the beginning of the full-scale war and almost 30 per cent more than in 2024.
Bella 1 tanker changes registration to Russian and tries to avoid US arrest in the Atlantic
The sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1, which is being pursued by the US Coast Guard, has been re-registered in Russia under the name Marinera. The vessel is heading to the North Atlantic, and Moscow is asking Washington to stop the chase.
Europe's critical infrastructure is under constant threat of sabotage
Europe's critical infrastructure, particularly in the Baltic Sea, remains at high risk of sabotage amid Russia's war against Ukraine, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has said.
In 2025, Europe provided Ukraine with military assistance worth more than $21.5 billion
In 2025, European countries increased military aid to Ukraine to more than $21.5 billion, which is $1.5 billion more than a year earlier, the President's Office reports.
Maduro says he is ready for talks with the US on drug trafficking, oil and migration
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared his openness to dialogue with the United States on the fight against drug trafficking, oil and migration amid a large-scale US campaign against smuggling in the Caribbean region.
Sanctioned tanker tries to hide under Russian flag after being chased by US
The sanctioned tanker Bella 1, which the US considers to be a flagless vessel, is trying to avoid detention by claiming Russian registration. Moscow has already appealed to Washington to stop the persecution.
