International Relations
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
Maduro says Trump's words on oil and land reveal true US intentions
Venezuelan President accuses Donald Trump of seeking to change power and control the country's resources
US House of Representatives fails to support restrictions on military action against Venezuela
Congressmen reject two Democratic resolutions to withdraw US troops from the Caribbean
Rutte calls NATO's commitment to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence a major success for Trump
NATO Secretary General says increased defence spending has made the Alliance stronger and strengthened support for Ukraine
European Parliament supports creation of military Schengen for rapid deployment of troops
MEPs call for abolition of internal borders for EU troop movements and investment of tens of billions of euros in infrastructure
