Politics
Senator Blumenthal: Trump needs new envoys, as the current ones are acting in Russia's interests
The American senator accused Trump's entourage of pressuring Ukraine for a unilateral agreement and called for the negotiators to be replaced
Zelenskyy declares readiness for elections subject to security and legislative changes
The president emphasised that voting is only possible after security has been ensured and legislation has been updated
Turkey must abandon the S-400 to return to the F-35 programme, says US ambassador
Washington emphasises that Ankara cannot possess Russian missiles if it wants to get American fighter jets again
Japan scrambled fighter jets in response to a joint flight by Russian and Chinese bombers
Tokyo reacted to the show of force when Russian and Chinese aircraft flew over the region
Europe under pressure from Russia's hybrid war: security services foiled plans to blow up planes to the US
The Kremlin is launching a large-scale sabotage campaign in Europe, and one of the recently foiled operations could have been the biggest terrorist attack since 9/11.
Zelensky discussed diplomatic steps and peace initiatives with Meloni in Rome
The President informed the Italian Prime Minister about the work of the negotiating team and thanked her for Ukraine's energetic support.
Zelensky: Ukrainian peace plan to be submitted to the US soon
The team is finalising the document with European partners, after which it will be sent to Washington
Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner expected Zelensky to agree to their ‘peace plan’ directly over the phone on Saturday.
The Ukrainian president discussed security conditions and territorial issues in the context of the peace proposal with US advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, but after the Americans' visit to Moscow, the terms of the plan deteriorated, and key differences remain.
Russian oil is stuck at sea and getting cheaper despite rising exports
Russian tankers are stockpiling oil at sea due to unloading problems, which is putting pressure on prices and reducing the Kremlin's export revenues.
Britain risks losing its advantage in the Atlantic due to Russia's activity
The Commander of the Royal Navy, Lord Gwyn Jenkins, said that Russia's presence and investment in the fleet threaten Britain's long-standing advantage in the Atlantic, calling on allies to strengthen the defence of underwater infrastructure.
The EU does not support Trump's position on the elections in Ukraine
Brussels insists that voting is only possible after safe conditions have been established, Zelensky remains the legitimate president.
Thai Navy pushes Cambodian troops out of border area
Thai forces launched an operation in border areas after Cambodia increased its presence and set up strongholds that were seen as a threat to sovereignty.