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Germany calls on the EU to share risks when using frozen Russian assets to benefit Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that in order to provide assistance to Ukraine from Russian assets, Europe must agree on a risk-sharing mechanism — in particular, if the Kremlin subsequently initiates legal proceedings against the owners of the assets.
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia plan to dismantle railway tracks to Russia and Belarus — security considerations
The leaders of the three Baltic states have agreed on a joint decision to dismantle railway tracks leading to Russia and Belarus as a measure to counter hybrid threats and strengthen border protection.
A large-scale international robot exhibition has kicked off in Tokyo, with over 670 companies showcasing their innovations
The iREX 2025 event has opened in Japan, bringing together hundreds of robots and start-ups from around the world, ranging from humanoids capable of extinguishing fires to robotic arms with AI for industrial tasks.
The White House has no clear strategy for ending the war in Ukraine — the US is not ready to end the war on its own
According to information published in Politico, the administration of US President Donald Trump has no unified policy on ending the war with Russia. Even the new attempt at a peace plan has no clear guarantees that the Kremlin will agree to honest negotiations.
Britain calls for pressure on Kremlin: Putin shows no willingness for genuine peace — OSCE statement
At the OSCE ministerial meeting, London stressed that negotiations with Russia are only possible if Ukraine's sovereignty is respected; NATO intelligence currently indicates that Moscow is not interested in an honest peaceful settlement.
Cyprus ready to support Ukraine during its EU presidency
Cyprus has declared its readiness to provide assistance to Ukraine during its presidency of the EU Council in 2026, confirming its commitment to Kyiv's sovereignty and continued support in the humanitarian, defence and political spheres.
Former EU diplomat Mogherini dismissed from position as rector amid corruption scandal
Former EU High Representative and Rector of the College of Europe Federica Mogherini has resigned following searches and allegations of fraud and corruption in public procurement.
India denies new $2 billion deal to lease Russian submarine — official statement from New Delhi
The Indian government has called reports of a new $2 billion deal with Russia to lease a submarine ‘false,’ noting that it is only an existing 2019 contract with a new delivery schedule.
Umerov and Gnativ travelled to the United States for talks on the peace plan
National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff Andriy Gnativ travelled to the United States for a new round of consultations on the American version of the peace plan, which Kyiv and Washington are trying to agree on following contacts between the United States and Russia.
Sannino resigns amid corruption scandal in the EU
Senior European Commission official Stefano Sannino is stepping down early after becoming the subject of an investigation into the possible misuse of EU funds.
The US is increasing pressure on Greece to participate in the fund for purchasing weapons for Ukraine
Washington insists that Athens join the PURL programme, which provides for financing the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. Greece is holding back due to financial constraints.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy and retaining control of the northern part of Pokrovsk — Syrskyi
The defence forces continue to engage in heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, blocking the advance of Russian assault groups and strengthening the city's defences.