International Relations
The QIR threatens US troops in the UAE following attacks on Hark Island
Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the region following US attacks on the strategic oil island of Kharg.
Why did the US attack Harg Island in Iran?
The island is the main hub for Iranian oil exports and a vital part of the country’s energy infrastructure.
Drones attacked an oil terminal in Fujairah: a fire broke out at the UAE port
Drones struck oil storage facilities at the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, causing fires and a temporary suspension of some operations.
Zelenskyy in Paris: EU accession is Ukraine’s geopolitical choice to align with Europe rather than with Russia
During a meeting with students from French universities, the President of Ukraine emphasised that integration into the European Union had become a strategic choice for the Ukrainian people.
Sybiga held a meeting with the heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in Latin American countries
During his visit to Chile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga held a regional meeting with Ukrainian diplomats from Latin American countries.
The European Commission has condemned the decision to admit Russia to the Venice Biennale
The European Commission has stated that Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale contradicts the EU's common position on the war against Ukraine.
German Foreign Ministry: No one is interested in chaos or the collapse of Iran
During his visit to Israel, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephull stated that a war against Iran should not lead to chaos in the Middle East, as Europe would also feel the consequences.
The Trump administration underestimated Iran's response to the war
The escalation of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has caused a sharp rise in oil prices and effectively halted shipping in the Persian Gulf.
Hungarian delegation to visit Ukraine to inspect Druzhba oil pipeline
A delegation from the Hungarian Ministry of Energy, led by State Secretary Gábor Csépek, travelled to Kyiv for talks on resuming oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.
The Council called on Poland, Finland and the Baltic states to completely ban trade with Russia and Belarus.
The Verkhovna Rada has appealed to the governments of five European countries with a proposal to initiate a complete trade embargo against Russia and Belarus.
Svyrydenko met with Macron in Paris: they discussed energy and Ukraine's accession to the EU
During her visit to Paris, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on energy sustainability and European integration.
Russia assists Iran with drones and air defence systems: Zelenskyy does not rule out sending troops
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia is already supporting Iran with drones and air defence systems and may go further — even to the point of sending troops.
