International Relations
Ukraine and EU agree on reform plan for accession to the Union
Brussels and Kyiv have agreed on a list of key reforms that should demonstrate Ukraine's readiness for EU membership
US, Europe and Ukraine to meet in Paris this weekend on Trump's peace plan
Representatives of Ukraine, the United States, France, Germany and Britain will hold talks in Paris on Trump's peace plan, which is causing tensions between the allies.
The White House considered the creation of an alliance between the US, China and Russia as an alternative to the G7 - media
Donald Trump's administration has discussed the Core 5 format involving the US, China, Russia, India and Japan as a potential replacement for the G7.
Mertz: New US strategy forces Europe to strengthen its own defence
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that the updated US security policy confirms the need for Europe to invest systematically in its own defence and strengthen the EU's role in NATO.
EU prepares to extend freeze on Russian assets to unblock loan to Ukraine
The European Union is close to making a decision to extend the freeze on Russian assets under a new procedure, which will avoid the veto of some countries and move forward with the loan plan for Ukraine.
Zhelyazkov's government resigns after losing political support
The Bulgarian government of Prime Minister Zhelyazkov announces its resignation due to a lack of trust and political pressure in the country. President begins consultations on forming a new cabinet
"He'll be next" Trump sharply threatens Colombian president
US President Donald Trump has said that Colombia could be the next target of the US anti-drug military campaign
Corruption in Trump's circle is more dangerous than Ukrainian corruption
The American publication The Atlantic compared the mechanisms of corruption in the United States and Russia with the Ukrainian system, emphasising that Ukraine has real control, while in the United States political decisions can be tailored to private agreements
US senators warn that the seizure of a Venezuelan tanker could drag America into war
Representatives of both parties expressed concern after Donald Trump's announcement of the detention of a tanker carrying sanctioned oil, fearing further escalation with Venezuela
Merz does not rule out talks on Ukraine in Berlin as early as next week
The German Chancellor said that the E3 countries are coordinating proposals for peace in Ukraine with the US and are considering the possibility of a meeting in Berlin if the documents can be finalised
The US may seize more than 30 tankers off Venezuela after capturing the supertanker Skipper
Following a special operation by the US Coast Guard, dozens of vessels carrying Venezuelan oil and operating under Washington sanctions are now under threat
The US House of Representatives has approved a defence budget with $800 million in aid to Ukraine
The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) for 2026 provides for continued military support for Ukraine and tough measures against Russia and China, while strengthening the American presence in Europe
