International Relations
Germany increases contribution to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund to almost €390 million
Germany has transferred an additional EUR 4.5 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine and remains its largest donor since the start of the full-scale war. The funds are being used to restore grids and develop decentralised generation
EU adds 41 more vessels of Russia's shadow fleet to sanctions list
The European Union has expanded sanctions against Russia, adding 41 more vessels to the restrictive list of vessels used to circumvent oil restrictions and finance the war against Ukraine
Israel signs record gas deal with Egypt worth $34.7bn
The largest energy contract in Israel's history provides for gas exports to Egypt and billions in budget revenues
Russian border guards violate the control line on the border with Estonia
Crossing of the Estonian-Russian control line by the Russian Federation was recorded near Vasknarva on the Narva River
China takes Venezuela's side after Trump's announcement of oil tanker blockade
Beijing condemned the US actions and expressed support for Caracas amid the threat of blocking Venezuelan oil exports
US agrees record $11.1bn arms deal for Taiwan
Washington initiates largest-ever arms package for Taipei amid rising tensions with China
Moldova adds Lukoil to sanctions list due to threats to national security
Chisinau joins US sanctions against Russian oil companies, which, according to the authorities, finance Russia's aggressive potential
Venezuela engages fleet to escort tankers amid US blockade threats
Caracas orders navy to protect oil ships after Donald Trump's statements about blockade of Venezuelan oil
Germany provides Ukraine with another €70 million in winter energy support
The additional funding will help to provide heat, light and water to about 2.6 million Ukrainians during the worst winter of the war
European Council starts with Ukraine: leaders seek €90bn funding solution
The EU Summit in Brussels should determine the mechanism of support for Ukraine for 2026-2027 and the fate of Russia's frozen assets
US Senate approves $901bn defence budget, including $800m in aid to Ukraine
U.S. lawmakers support record defence budget that provides stable funding for Ukraine's security in 2026-2027
Zelenskyy calls on the US and EU to strengthen security guarantees and use frozen Russian assets
The President of Ukraine emphasised that legally binding guarantees from the United States and the EU's decision on Russian assets are critical for Ukraine's security
