International Relations
Venezuela between the United States, China and Russia. How oil and geopolitics are escalating a new confrontation
The US is increasing pressure on Venezuela, in particular through control over oil flows. China and Russia have their own strategic interests in the region, which makes Caracas one of the hubs of global geopolitics
Орбан у Брюсселі заявив, що Європа рухається до війни, а Угорщина наполягає на мирі
Прем’єр Угорщини Віктор Орбан після саміту ЄС у Брюсселі заявив, що Європа наближається до війни. Він розкритикував політику Євросоюзу щодо України, економіки та суверенітету держав
EU seeks to circumvent national vetoes
The European Union is increasingly bypassing the veto of some countries, including Hungary and Slovakia, to make decisions on Ukraine and security, but experts warn of legal and political consequences
Trump to invite leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to G20 summit in Florida
Donald Trump announces invitation of presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to G20 summit in the US, announcing phone calls and discussions on peace and trade
Germany accuses far-right AfD of collecting sensitive information for Kremlin
Opponents of the right-wing populist AfD claim that the party is trying to obtain data on arms supplies to Ukraine and countering drones that may be of interest to Russia through parliamentary inquiries
Russian oil stuck at sea due to tanker congestion off Asia
The volume of Russian oil on tankers has increased by almost 50 percent since the end of August. Despite record exports, dozens of ships are unable to unload at ports in China and India
Zelenskyy estimates Ukraine's losses from the war at $800bn and outlines approach to recovery
The President spoke about the scale of economic losses, sources of funding for reconstruction, the cost of restoring the Kakhovka dam, the return of abducted children and the principle of allocating funds only to the controlled territories
Zelenskyy: Referendum and presidential elections can be held simultaneously after peace deal
President outlines possible election dates, ceasefire monitoring mechanisms, vision of joining the EU, effectiveness of Ukrainian missiles and approach to sanctions against Russia
US deploys troops and specialised aircraft to the Caribbean amid pressure on Venezuela
The United States has deployed special aircraft and troops to the Caribbean. According to media reports, up to 15,000 US troops, dozens of ships and at least 10 Osprey convertibles are already in the region
Zelenskyy: peace deal may be put to referendum if it includes special status for territories
The President said that ratification of the document on the end of the war is possible both through parliament and through a national referendum, depending on how the territorial issue is resolved
Zelensky reveals details of 20 points of draft basic peace agreement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a draft 20-point framework document on ending the war with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Russia and stressed that the parties had come much closer to agreeing on most positions
German Foreign Minister warns of the risk of Russia preparing to attack NATO during the ceasefire
Johannes Wadefuhl said that Moscow could use a possible ceasefire in Ukraine to build up its military capabilities. Berlin calls on NATO to maintain its course of strengthening defence and support for Ukraine
