Politics
Former EU diplomat Mogherini dismissed from position as rector amid corruption scandal
Former EU High Representative and Rector of the College of Europe Federica Mogherini has resigned following searches and allegations of fraud and corruption in public procurement.
India denies new $2 billion deal to lease Russian submarine — official statement from New Delhi
The Indian government has called reports of a new $2 billion deal with Russia to lease a submarine ‘false,’ noting that it is only an existing 2019 contract with a new delivery schedule.
Umerov and Gnativ travelled to the United States for talks on the peace plan
National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff Andriy Gnativ travelled to the United States for a new round of consultations on the American version of the peace plan, which Kyiv and Washington are trying to agree on following contacts between the United States and Russia.
Sannino resigns amid corruption scandal in the EU
Senior European Commission official Stefano Sannino is stepping down early after becoming the subject of an investigation into the possible misuse of EU funds.
The US is increasing pressure on Greece to participate in the fund for purchasing weapons for Ukraine
Washington insists that Athens join the PURL programme, which provides for financing the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. Greece is holding back due to financial constraints.
Germany provides Ukraine with another €100 million for energy system restoration
Berlin is allocating an additional €100 million for the repair of Ukraine's energy infrastructure through the Energy Support Fund. Germany's total contribution will increase to €550 million.
The Netherlands will allocate €35 million in winter aid to Ukraine for its defence forces
Amsterdam has announced a new €35 million support package for Ukraine as part of NATO's UCAP programme. The funds will be used to provide medical care, equipment and other material needs for the Ukrainian military during the winter period.
Moldova, the EU and the US are preparing a reintegration plan: some details are not being disclosed due to the ‘sensitivity of the issue’
The Moldovan government, together with the EU and the US, is working on a plan to reintegrate the country, but is not yet disclosing details, citing the sensitivity of the process.
Britain and Norway are creating a joint fleet to track Russian submarines in the Atlantic
The United Kingdom and Norway are signing a new defence agreement
Australia and New Zealand join PURL and announce over $70 million in aid to Ukraine
Australia and New Zealand have joined PURL, a NATO mechanism that ensures regular deliveries of American weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini questioned in case of possible corruption and misuse of EU funds
The European Union is launching a high-profile investigation into possible violations in the financing of a programme to train young diplomats at the College of Europe.
NATO Announces New Contributions to PURL as Three More Countries Commit Funding for Weapons for Ukraine
NATO countries are increasing their contributions to the PURL program to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and bolster Europe’s security amid Russia’s continued refusal to engage in genuine peace negotiations.
