Politics
Poland has warned Russia of consequences should it attack diplomatic missions in Kyiv
Poland has emphasised that attacks on diplomatic missions would constitute yet another act of aggression by the Russian Federation. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that any Russian strikes on diplomatic premises in Kyiv would be regarded as deliberate and intentional acts.
China has called for restraint following Russia’s threats of massive strikes on Kyiv
Following fresh threats from Moscow regarding large-scale strikes on Kyiv, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on both sides to refrain from escalating hostilities. When asked about the possible evacuation of Chinese diplomats from Kyiv, officials in Beijing did not provide a direct answer.
Taiwan has recorded China's second combat patrol near the island this week
Taiwan has deployed ships and fighter jets to monitor China’s second joint combat patrol of the week near the island. Taipei has stated that Beijing’s actions are a source of instability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Zelenskyy met with Tsikhanouskaya in Kyiv and expressed his support for Belarus’s independence
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting in Kyiv with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and expressed his support for the Belarusian people in their efforts to free themselves from Russian influence.
Russia will write off the debts of new contract soldiers for their participation in the war against Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing up to 10 million roubles of overdue loans to be written off for Russians who sign a contract with the Russian Armed Forces after 1 May 2026.
Russia is set to introduce widespread restrictions on civil aviation flights
In early June 2026, new restrictions on civil aircraft flights will come into force in the Moscow region and a number of other regions in Russia.
The Czech Republic plans to tighten rules for Ukrainian refugees: what we know
The Czech Republic plans to update the rules for Ukrainians granted temporary protection. The government has approved amendments to the law that provide for stricter controls on refugees’ stay in the country and set out new conditions for receiving humanitarian benefits.
Issuance of 'mobilisation orders' has surged in Russia - The Moscow Times
Росіянам на початку 2026 року дедалі частіше стали видавати "мобілізаційні приписи", що може свідчити про підготовку РФ до загальної мобілізації.
Rubio has stated that the US is ready to mediate following Russia’s latest threats against Kyiv
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is ready to help bring the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, against the backdrop of fresh threats from Moscow to launch strikes on Kyiv. The Russian side has announced that it is preparing “systematic” attacks on the Ukrainian capital and has urged foreign diplomats to leave the city.
The Czech President calls on NATO to ‘show its teeth’ in response to Russia’s provocations
Czech President Petr Pavel has stated that NATO must respond more decisively to Russia’s provocations on the Alliance’s eastern flank. According to him, a weak response only encourages Moscow to take further action.
Poland has warned Russia about possible attacks on diplomatic missions in Kyiv
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it will regard any potential Russian strikes on diplomatic missions in Kyiv as deliberate and intentional acts.
EU diplomats will continue their work in Kyiv despite Russia’s threats
The European Union’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, has stated that EU diplomats will not leave Kyiv, despite Russia’s threats of new large-scale air strikes.
