Politics
The Epstein scandal: Jack Lang offered to resign as president of the Arab World Institute
Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang, amid reports of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, offered his resignation as president of the Arab World Institute, and the French Foreign Ministry took note of this decision.
Military game showed how Russia could quickly break NATO's defences in the Baltics without the allies' determination
A new war game in Germany simulated a Russian invasion of Lithuania and showed that the key weak link may not be technology, but rather the speed of political decisions and the willingness of allies to act together.
Ukraine will receive access to €140 million from the EU for the development of dual-use technologies
In the first quarter, Ukraine will gain access to large-scale funding from the European Union for the development of dual-use technologies and the strengthening of its defence and industrial capabilities.
Britain threatens to seize Russian shadow fleet tanker amid fall in Moscow's oil revenues
The United Kingdom is considering the possibility of forcibly seizing a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet, which could open up a new front of pressure on Moscow amid declining oil revenues.
Zelensky discussed air defence and the supply of Mirage and Rafale aircraft with the French Minister of the Armed Forces
During his meeting with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy focused on strengthening Ukraine`s air defence, developing aviation, and continuing military support amid massive Russian attacks.
Trump has changed the rules for selling US weapons: countries with higher defence spending will be given priority
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that changes the approach to foreign military sales and effectively puts those partners who invest more in their own defence and play a key role in regional security at the forefront.
The US wants to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine in March and hold elections and a referendum
The United States and Ukraine are discussing an ambitious scenario for ending the war as early as spring, but key differences over territory and security guarantees make such a timeline unrealistic.
The White House is preparing the first meeting of the Peace Council on the reconstruction of Gaza
The White House plans to hold the first meeting of the so-called Peace Council on the Gaza Strip in Washington, during which the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire and the attraction of funding for post-war reconstruction of the region will be discussed.
Zelensky: Europe must be involved in negotiations, exchanges will continue, Russia may seek a pause in the war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that France is initiating an alternative dialogue with Russia for the sake of Europe`s participation in the peace process, and the negotiations in Abu Dhabi demonstrated the parties willingness to continue prisoner exchanges without a breakthrough on key issues.
The US proposes an energy truce and a meeting in Miami, Russia remains silent
In Abu Dhabi, the American side once again proposed an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv supported the initiative, but Moscow has not yet responded, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
US Republicans fear losing Senate in November elections
The leadership of the US Republican Party is increasingly concerned about the midterm elections, as internal polls increasingly indicate a real threat of losing not only the House of Representatives but also control of the Senate.
Russia rejected the US proposal on control over the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant
Russia has refused to hand over control of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant to the United States as part of a possible peace settlement and insists on managing the facility itself.
