Politics
Mass protests against Vučić have broken out in Belgrade, with clashes occurring with the police
In the Serbian capital, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest, calling for early elections and the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić. Clashes broke out between protesters and police in central Belgrade, with the police using tear gas and stun grenades.
NATO countries have not agreed on 0.25% of GDP for military aid to Ukraine
Several NATO countries have opposed a plan under which allies would be required to allocate 0.25% of their GDP to military aid for Ukraine.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has arrived in Kyiv on her first official visit (VIDEO)
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has arrived in Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During her visit, she will hold meetings with Ukrainian officials and take part in international events in Kyiv.
Trump announced the extension of the naval blockade of Iran until an agreement is reached
US President Donald Trump has stated that the American naval blockade of Iran will remain in place until an agreement with Tehran has been signed and ratified. At the same time, he emphasised that negotiations between the parties are proceeding in a ‘constructive’ manner.
What will change for conscripts in Ukraine from 1 June
No significant changes to the mobilisation rules are expected in Ukraine from 1 June. The Ministry of Defence has announced an update to the ‘Reserve+’ app, whilst the State Border Guard Service is preparing to launch a new online service to check temporary restrictions on travel abroad
France has banned Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir from entering the country
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barro has stated that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from entering France. Paris has also called on the European Union to impose sanctions against him
The US has conducted military exercises in Caracas
The US military conducted exercises on the grounds of the US Embassy in Caracas. The exercises involved Osprey tiltrotors and US Marine Corps units
Poland has scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine
Poland has put its air defence forces on high alert and scrambled its military aircraft in response to yet another large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian territory
Sandu has set out the condition for ending the war in Ukraine
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that Ukraine’s international partners must step up economic pressure on Russia to force the Kremlin into genuine negotiations to end the war
The Admiral Nakhimov may be being prepared for a return to sea
The Russian Project 1144 nuclear-powered missile cruiser *Admiral Nakhimov*, which has been undergoing modernisation for over 25 years, may soon resume sea trials
Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on Russians involved in the missile attacks in Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has enacted a decision by the National Security and Defence Council imposing new sanctions against Russian military personnel involved in missile strikes on Ukraine, as well as vessels used to support the Russian Federation’s military operations
Syrians in Germany may receive higher repatriation payments
The German government is considering a significant increase in financial assistance for Syrian refugees who agree to return voluntarily to their home country
