International Relations
Iran attacked American bases in the Persian Gulf countries — media reports of fatalities
Iranian forces struck US targets in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, with one casualty reported in Abu Dhabi.
A conference was held in Ankara to mark the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea
The participants of the event emphasised that the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity, in particular the return of Crimea, is the basis for a just peace.
Nuclear safety is key — Koszta and von der Leyen respond to events in Iran
EU leaders expressed concern about the situation in Iran and called on all parties to exercise restraint.
EU seeks diplomatic solutions to resolve situation in Middle East — Callas
The European Union is in contact with Israel and Arab partners amid the start of US military operations in the region.
Persian Gulf countries close their airspace: airlines cancel flights en masse
Following reports of explosions in the region, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE closed their airspace, and a number of carriers suspended flights.
Iran launches rocket attacks on Israel — IDF
The Israel Defence Forces reported the launch of missiles from Iranian territory and the operation of air defence systems.
Ukraine has more than ten NASAMS systems from Norway and continues to receive them, says Zelenskyy
The President announced further deliveries of Norwegian air defence systems and missiles for them.
David Petraeus stated that strikes against Iran would not lead to regime change.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus believes that even a large-scale US military strike against Iran is unlikely to lead to the overthrow of the current government in Tehran. He called for a sober assessment of the consequences of possible actions.
The US and Iran are holding a third round of nuclear talks amid a build-up of American military presence in the Middle East.
Representatives from Iran and the United States met in Geneva for the third round of talks on the nuclear programme since the June war. The talks are taking place against the backdrop of the deployment of American aircraft and warships in the region.
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.
