Politics
Poland has announced the discovery of underground tunnels used to smuggle migrants from Belarus
Polish border guards reported the discovery of four underground tunnels on the border with Belarus in 2025. According to Polish officials, specialists from the Middle East may have been involved in their design and construction.
The White House believes that it is politically advantageous for Israel to strike Iran first.
Donald Trump's senior advisers are discussing possible actions against Iran and are inclined to believe that Israel should make the first move. In Washington, hopes for a diplomatic settlement are also dwindling.
Britain will have to withdraw troops from Estonia or Cyprus if it sends a brigade to Ukraine
In the event of a peaceful agreement between Ukraine and Russia, the United Kingdom may face the need to redeploy troops from other areas. According to estimates by defence sources, significantly greater resources will be required to deploy 5,000 troops.
India has reduced imports of Russian oil to a minimum since 2022
Indian oil refineries have reduced their purchases of Russian oil to their lowest level since the end of 2022. Refining companies are refraining from signing new contracts and are shifting their focus to alternative suppliers.
The Italian Senate has finally approved a decree on aid to Ukraine
The Italian Senate supported the government decree on Ukraine and approved its final transformation into law. The document extends the authorisation to transfer military aid to Ukraine until the end of 2026.
Trump told Zelenskyy he intends to end the war as soon as possible
During a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump stated that he wants to end the war with Russia as soon as possible. This was reported by a Ukrainian official and two other sources familiar with the conversation.
Trump has no idea what Putin really wants
Russia's war against Ukraine has entered its fifth year. Against this backdrop, discussions continue about what Vladimir Putin really wants and why negotiations are not yielding results.
Norway announced an aid package for Ukraine for 2026 as part of the Nansen Programme
Ukraine will receive $9 billion in funding from Norway for 2026 for military and civilian needs. This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Kyiv.
The state provides charging stations free of charge: who is eligible and how to obtain one
Families with children with disabilities in subgroup A can receive portable charging stations free of charge under a new state support programme. To do so, they must submit an application to the Pension Fund of Ukraine service centre.
Iran nears agreement with China on purchase of supersonic anti-ship missiles
Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to purchase CM-302 anti-ship cruise missiles. Negotiations have intensified amid growing tensions and the deployment of US naval forces near the Iranian coast.
Panama took control of two ports near the canal in a dispute with Hong Kong's CK Hutchison
The Panamanian authorities revoked the concessions granted to Hong Kong-based Panama Ports Company to operate the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal and transferred them to other operators for temporary management. CK Hutchison declared the decisions unlawful and threatened legal action.
Poll shows sharp rise in support for Tisza's party ahead of Hungarian elections
Less than seven weeks before the parliamentary elections in Hungary, polls showed Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party trailing significantly behind the opposition Tisza party. The gap among decided voters reached 20 percentage points.
