Politics
Ukraine expects to join the EU in 2027, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv expects political support from its European partners regarding clear deadlines for European integration and considers EU membership to be a key guarantee of security for the entire continent.
Large-scale NATO DYNAMIC FRONT 26 exercises have begun in Romania, and preparations are underway for the deployment of American Abrams tanks.
Europe's largest US Army artillery exercises are continuing on NATO's eastern flank, and Washington has confirmed that it is strengthening the quality of its forces in Romania without increasing troop numbers.
The US links security guarantees for Ukraine to a peace agreement and the Donbas issue
Washington is signalling to Kyiv that American security guarantees are only possible after a peaceful agreement with Russia has been reached, while the White House denies any pressure regarding territorial concessions.
Human rights activists claim that the new Civil Code does not comply with EU requirements
Civil society organisations are calling on parliament to suspend consideration of the document and revise it in line with European human rights standards.
Germany is preparing for a possible Russian attack on NATO within the next two years
Berlin is working on scenarios for a large-scale war, taking into account hybrid threats, cyberattacks and drone strikes, preparing the country for its role as a key logistics hub for the Alliance. The military acknowledges that the challenges may exceed the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Commission has approved nearly €44 billion from the SAFE programme for Poland's defence
Poland will be the biggest beneficiary of the SAFE defence programme, with funds going towards modernising the army, strengthening the eastern border and developing the national defence industry. The government calls the decision historic for the security of the country and the whole of Europe.
European countries have increased pressure on Russia`s shadow fleet in the Baltic and North Seas
Fourteen European countries issued a joint warning to tankers linked to Russia`s shadow fleet, stating their readiness to respond more harshly to violations of maritime and safety rules.
US changes leadership of immigration operation in Minneapolis after fatal incidents
The Donald Trump administration is reformatting the federal immigration operation in Minnesota, reducing the presence of law enforcement and transferring control directly to the White House amid lawsuits and public criticism.
Azerbaijan has delivered a new batch of electrical equipment for Ukraine's power system
Another shipment of humanitarian aid with electrical equipment was sent to Ukraine from Azerbaijan by decision of the country's president and coordinated by the Ministry of Energy.
The EU and India have signed one of the largest trade agreements in the world
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the European Union and India have agreed on a free trade area that will cover around two billion people and provide for a large-scale reduction in customs duties on almost all goods.
Peace talks are progressing, but the territorial issue remains the main obstacle
Trilateral consultations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States have given rise to cautious optimism, but the fate of the occupied territories, and above all Donbas, continues to block any final agreement.
Europe is embarking on a large-scale rearmament programme amid threats from Russia and the risk of a rift with the US
EU countries are rapidly increasing defence production and spending, but it will take years and around one trillion dollars of investment for Europe to achieve full military independence.
