International Relations
Ukraine is keen to join the European Union quickly, but the process is complicated.
Kyiv insists on joining the European Union as soon as possible as a guarantee of security and future development. At the same time, the path to membership remains difficult and requires decisions that could change the very mechanism of the bloc's expansion.
Lithuania to transfer 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defence
During his visit to Kyiv, Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas announced the transfer of 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine. According to him, these weapons are necessary to protect critical infrastructure.
Japan plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan intends to deploy anti-aircraft missiles on the remote western island of Yonaguni by March 2031. This was announced by Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi amid growing tensions in the region.
Zelensky on elections, trust in Trump and security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he does not consider himself a dictator and did not start the war, and that the issue of trust in Donald Trump is primarily linked to guarantees from the United States as a state. He said this in an interview with the BBC.
John Gilli declared his readiness to send British troops to Ukraine after the end of the war
British Defence Secretary John Gilley said he would like to become the first head of the defence department to send British troops to Ukraine. According to him, this will be possible once peace is achieved.
Boris Johnson called for non-combat troops to be sent to Ukraine immediately
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that London and its allies should deploy non-combat units to Ukraine now, without waiting for the war to end. In his opinion, this would demonstrate support for Ukraine's independence.
US intelligence believes China has conducted a covert nuclear test to build a new nuclear arsenal
American intelligence services have concluded that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and conducted a covert explosive test in 2020 as part of a large-scale modernisation of its arsenal.
The Trump administration allows for "symbolic" uranium enrichment by Iran, but is also considering forceful scenarios.
The Donald Trump administration is ready to consider an option whereby Iran would be allowed to enrich uranium "symbolically" on condition that this would not leave any path to the creation of nuclear weapons. At the same time, military options involving a direct strike against Iran's supreme leader were presented to the president.
Brussels discusses Ukraine's accelerated accession to the EU as part of a possible peace scenario
European political circles are discussing options for a potential peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine, including accelerating the country's accession to the European Union. This prospect could become part of broader agreements in the event of territorial compromises.
Trump brings US closer to war with Iran despite advisers' warnings to focus on the economy
US President Donald Trump has deployed a large military force to the Middle East and is preparing for possible air strikes against Iran. At the same time, his advisers are warning against escalation ahead of the midterm elections and calling for a focus on economic issues.
Trump to visit China in late March amid US Supreme Court ruling to lift some tariffs
US President Donald Trump will visit China from 31 March to 2 April. The trip was announced on the day the US Supreme Court overturned a significant portion of the tariffs he imposed as part of the global trade war.
Six reasons why the US and Iran are on the brink of war
Tensions between the US and Iran are rising, and according to Axios, there are a number of factors that could push the parties towards a large-scale conflict. At the same time, it cannot be ruled out that diplomacy will still be able to prevent escalation.
