Politics
Сьогодні — 21.07.2026
The Hungarian Public Prosecutor’s Office carried out searches at the offices of Orbán’s Fidesz party
The Hungarian party Fidesz has stated that the public prosecutor’s office carried out searches at the office where its servers are housed. The party has accused the government of attempting to obstruct its activities.
The Director of the FBI may visit Russia for the first time in over ten years
Kesh Patel, Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, may visit Russia this autumn. According to Politico, the trip is currently being planned, and the details are still subject to change.
The Vatican is prepared to host a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia
The Vatican is prepared to host a summit that could help bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The date of the talks and the list of participants have not yet been agreed.
NATO countries are facing a shortage of cotton for gunpowder production – WSJ
NATO countries are facing an acute shortage of cotton, which is needed to manufacture explosives for artillery munitions.
The NACP will be able to re-inspect government bodies: what has changed
The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption will be able to monitor not only how anti-corruption work is organised within institutions, but also compliance with previously issued directives and recommendations. If an institution fails to report the results in response to a request from the Agency, this may constitute grounds for an unscheduled inspection.
The EU is considering three scenarios to break the deadlock over sanctions against Russia
The European Union is set to discuss at least three possible scenarios for breaking the deadlock over its latest package of sanctions against Russia.
Issues relating to mobilisation reform will be addressed following personnel changes — the Office of the President
The Office of the President has acknowledged that only a small number of people have signed new military contracts, but any decision on whether to review the mobilisation reform will be made after the staff reshuffle.
Ukraine is adopting EU rules for organic products: who will be affected by the new requirements?
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 4921-IX, which brings the Ukrainian market for organic products into line with rules that are as close as possible to European Union standards. The new regulations will come into force in three years’ time to allow producers and retailers time to prepare.
Ed Miliband has become the new Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, has appointed Ed Miliband as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Previously, Mr Miliband was responsible within the government for energy security and achieving climate neutrality.
Laura Lumer, a blogger from the US, travelled to Ukraine and admitted she had been wrong
Laura Lumer, an American blogger and supporter of US President Donald Trump, travelled to Ukraine to verify for herself the claims she had previously made about the country and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. She admitted that she had been misled by Russian propaganda.
Zelenskyy may sack Syrsky: who is being tipped as his successor
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may replace the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, according to Western media reports citing sources. There is no official decree regarding his dismissal, and the General Staff states that Syrskyi continues to carry out his duties.
Syrsky replied to Fedorov: what he said about drones and payments
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has, for the first time, responded in detail to claims of a conflict with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He explained the division of powers between the General Staff and the Ministry, and commented on the development of unmanned systems, new military contracts, mobilisation and the funding of payments to service personnel.
