International Relations
Kazakhstan has begun supplying oil directly to China due to damage to the terminal in Novorossiysk
Following the attack on the sea terminal in Novorossiysk, Kazakhstan will send 50,000 tonnes of oil from Kashagan to China via the Atasu Alashankou pipeline for the first time. The government is looking for alternative supply routes.
Ukraine will not give up its territories, Zelenskyy said
The President stressed that the state has no legal or moral right to transfer territories to Russia and is counting on the support of its partners and a reparations loan
Ukraine needs 15 billion dollars a year for the PURL programme
President Zelensky stated that approximately fifteen billion dollars per year are needed to purchase weapons under the PURL programme and called for additional funding
Beijing demands Tokyo withdraw statements on Taiwan and rejects Japanese protests
China is increasing pressure on Japan over Taiwan and air incidents, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her “illegitimate statements.” Against the backdrop of provocations, experts are talking about an accelerated strengthening of Japanese defense.
Putin rejected Trump's deal — Russia's economy is collapsing, and the risk of internal unrest is growing
The Kremlin had a chance to end the war, but chose to continue its aggression. The result is falling incomes, sanctions, and growing tensions within Russia itself.
Zelensky concluded negotiations in London and departed for Brussels
Following his meeting with Starmer, the President of Ukraine continues his European tour: on the agenda are talks with NATO and EU leaders.
The EU allocates €300 million to support Ukraine's defense industry under a new program
The first-ever European Defense Industrial Plan (EDIP) provides significant assistance for the modernization of Ukraine's defense industry and the integration of Ukrainian manufacturers into European defense supply chains.
Macron and Merz left Downing Street after meeting with Zelensky
The leaders of France and Germany held joint talks in London, after which they returned to domestic affairs. Zelensky continues negotiations with Starmer.
“Putin has enough money for war for a maximum of 18 months”: expert names conditions that could break the Kremlin
Russia can wage war for another year and a half, but only if sanctions are not tightened. Analysts warn that the West needs to take much tougher action to stop Moscow.
Moldova blocked $107 million in cryptocurrencies intended for pro-Russian forces
The Moldovan authorities have intercepted a huge amount of crypto assets that were planned to be spent on supporting pro-Russian parties and influence networks — this has become another cause for concern about hybrid threats from the Kremlin.
Zelensky arrives in Britain, met by Zaluzhny — meeting with Macron and Merz to begin in London
Президент Володимир Зеленський прилетів до Великої Британії. У аеропорту його зустрів Валерій Залужний. До Лондона також прибули Еммануель Макрон і Фрідріх Мерц для переговорів у форматі Е3+Україна.
The EU may grant Ukraine a “reparations loan” of up to €210 billion
According to the plan, the European Commission wants to allocate up to €210 billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. Most of the funds are held by Euroclear (Belgium). Germany may take on up to €52 billion.
