Politics
The EU and Mercosur have signed the largest trade agreement in the history of the Union
The new free trade area will unite the markets of Europe and South America, with a population of over 700 million people and an economic volume of around €19 trillion. Negotiations have been ongoing for over a quarter of a century.
The Kremlin is preparing energy blackmail: substations supplying Ukrainian nuclear power plants are under threat
Energy is once again becoming a tool of pressure: coercion to act through fear of large-scale consequences.
Italy has arrested a ship carrying 33,000 tonnes of metal that was heading for Novorossiysk in Russia.
In the port of Brindisi, Italian law enforcement officers detained a ship carrying ferrous metals from Russian waters in the Black Sea. Investigators believe that the voyage violated European Union sanctions against Russia.
China has assembled thousands of fishing vessels at sea, forming barriers stretching for many kilometres around Taiwan.
Analysts have recorded two large-scale Chinese operations in the East China Sea, during which thousands of civilian fishing vessels acted in synchronisation. Experts consider this a demonstration of the new capabilities of Beijing's maritime militia and a signal to the region, particularly in the context of security around Taiwan.
Trump`s scenario for Greenland: how the US describes possible steps and why this is important for Ukraine
American and European diplomats are discussing a hypothetical plan to strengthen US control over Greenland. Western media outlets link this scenario to Russia`s war against Ukraine, European security, and the future of NATO.
Svyrydenko announced a meeting on combating counterfeiting and smuggling
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will convene representatives of financial and law enforcement agencies next week to discuss the scale of counterfeiting, particularly of tobacco products and alcohol, and the resulting losses to the budget.
FAA warns airlines about risks of flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America
The US Federal Aviation Administration has urged airlines to be vigilant when flying over large airspaces due to possible military activity and GPS interference. The warning came into effect on 16 January and will remain in force for 60 days.
The 2026 elections in Hungary: why they are important for Ukraine and the EU
The parliamentary elections on 12 April could be Viktor Orbán's most serious challenge in 15 years. The opposition, led by Péter Magyar, is leading in the polls, and the outcome of the vote will directly affect support for Ukraine and the unity of the European Union.
Zelensky convened an energy conference call: after the attacks, the situation is most difficult in several regions
Large-scale shelling forced the authorities to urgently synchronise the actions of energy companies, the government and law enforcement agencies — decisions are being made in an expedited manner.
Germany allocates another €60 million to support Ukraine's energy sector
Berlin has announced additional funding to strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience amid Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. The funds will be directed towards heat, protection and heating systems, with a particular focus on frontline regions.
The US is considering extending Trump's "Peace Council" to Ukraine and other conflicts
Washington is discussing the possibility of expanding the mandate of the "Peace Council" created for Gaza, which is headed by Donald Trump. Ukraine is among the potential areas of focus, while Kyiv is talking about a separate format for resolving the war with Russia.
Finland has announced a new €98 million defence aid package for Ukraine
Helsinki has approved its 31st military aid package for Ukraine. The total value of Finnish defence equipment transferred has already reached €3.1 billion.
