Politics
Ukraine and the United Kingdom agree on a 100-year partnership: details
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a long-term agreement covering security, economy, energy, culture, science, and laying the foundation for cooperation for centuries to come.
How much will cigarettes increase in price in Ukraine, and what is behind the price increase?
This year's increase in excise duty rates will again affect the cost of tobacco products — the price of a pack will rise by several hryvnias as part of the European integration policy.
In 2025, the US unofficially requested data on Greenland`s military facilities, prompting Denmark to express concern.
Documents from the Danish Defence Ministry show that the American side tried to obtain information about ports, infrastructure and air bases without Copenhagen`s knowledge. The Danish Ministry of Defence linked this to the sensitive strategic context surrounding the island.
Zelensky has intensified contacts with potential rivals amid possible elections
The President of Ukraine is holding a series of meetings with popular public figures who are considered likely participants in the upcoming presidential campaign, in an attempt to strengthen his position after a corruption scandal.
Pentagon prepares 1,500 troops for possible deployment to Minnesota following Trump`s statements
The US Department of Defence has put army units on standby amid unrest in the state and threats by the president to invoke the Insurrection Act. The decision is described as precautionary planning.
Presidential elections in Portugal could strengthen the position of right-wing populists in Europe
None of the 11 candidates is likely to win an absolute majority in the first round, and Chega party leader André Ventura has a chance to take the country's far-right forces to a new level.
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has been in the DEA's sights for years
Documents show that since 2018, the US Drug Enforcement Administration has been compiling a dossier on Delcy Rodriguez on suspicion of drug trafficking, money laundering and gold smuggling.
Iran reports thousands of deaths during protests
Doctors and human rights activists report mass casualties among protesters in Iran, while the authorities acknowledge only some of the losses and accuse protesters of violence. The situation is complicated by widespread internet blackouts.
16 candidates for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine will continue the competition after the general aptitude assessment stage
Yesterday, the first round of testing took place in Kyiv as part of the open competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. Thirty-eight candidates admitted to the competition had the opportunity to take an anonymous computer-based test of general abilities.
EU leaders strongly criticised Trump`s tariff threats and promised a joint response.
European leaders have called US customs pressure unacceptable and warned of the risk of undermining transatlantic relations. Brussels is preparing a coordinated response to Washington`s statements.
Chinese special forces demonstrated training in a "decapitation" strike, with the scenario linked to Taiwan
Chinese state television has released footage of a night raid by a special forces unit, which storms a building in a matter of minutes after reconnaissance by drone. Analysts believe that Beijing is demonstrating its ability to quickly neutralise the enemy's leadership in the event of a crisis surrounding Taiwan.
Trump announced the introduction of tariffs against a number of European countries due to the dispute over Greenland
The United States will introduce new trade tariffs for European countries from 1 February 2026. Donald Trump has stated that the tariffs will only be lifted if an agreement is reached to transfer Greenland to Washington's control.
