Politics
Ukraine plans to restore 54 GW of generating capacity by 2035 – Shmyhal
Ukraine’s strategic objective is to return to 54 GW of generating capacity – the level seen prior to the Russian Federation’s aggression in 2014.
The EU has proposed extending protection for Ukrainians for a year, but excluding those liable for military service
The European Commission has officially proposed extending the EU Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainians, but not granting protection to men liable for military service.
France and Italy have agreed to step up defence cooperation and continue their support for Ukraine
Following the intergovernmental summit in Antibes, France and Italy agreed to deepen their cooperation in the fields of defence, energy and space. The two sides identified continued support for Ukraine as one of their key priorities.
At URC2026 in Gdańsk, 160 agreements were signed to support Ukraine’s recovery, worth over 10 billion euros
During the URC2026 Conference on Ukraine’s Recovery, held in Gdańsk, Poland, 160 agreements were signed, worth over 10 billion euros. Key outcomes included new financial instruments, international agreements and partnerships in strategic sectors.
Denmark may lift temporary protection for some Ukrainian men: who will be affected by the changes
Denmark is preparing legislative amendments that could deprive some Ukrainian men of conscription age of their right to temporary protection. The draft bill sets out new rules for obtaining and retaining a residence permit.
The Council of the EU wants to invite influencers to cover the summits
The Council of the EU plans to invite influencers to cover EU leaders’ summits in Brussels and selected ministerial meetings. The content creators will be selected by EU member states, but they will be subject to a number of requirements.
The US State Department has identified a turning point on the front line and stated that Ukraine is winning the war
In the United States, the situation regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war is being reassessed. For the first time, a senior US State Department official has publicly stated that Ukraine does not merely have a chance of victory – it is already at the stage where it is winning the war.
‘Principles of friendship and good neighbourliness’. Belarus has stated that it is prepared to allow Ukrainians into its forests to pick mushrooms and berries
The Belarusian Border Committee has stated that it is prepared to facilitate the entry of Ukrainians so that they may, ‘in keeping with a long-standing tradition’, gather mushrooms and berries in Belarusian forests. This was allegedly ordered by the country’s self-proclaimed leader, Alexander Lukashenko.
France has detained the tanker Deliver in the Mediterranean Sea on suspicion of breaching maritime law
The French Navy carried out an operation in the central Mediterranean involving the Cameroonian-flagged tanker Deliver. The vessel was inspected on suspicion of flying an unauthorised flag.
The EU Ombudsman has launched an investigation into von der Leyen’s secret chat with Zelenskyy and European leaders
The European Union’s Human Rights Commissioner, Teresa Aninho, has launched an investigation into a secret chat between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as other European leaders.
US sanctions against Russia: seven Russian citizens have been removed from the list
The US Department of the Treasury has updated its sanctions list regarding Russia, removing seven Russian citizens, two Russian vessels and two Turkish companies from the list. The US department did not explain the reason for this decision.
Deputy Minister of Justice has been linked to a trip to the Russian Federation and a Russian address
Olena Ferens, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Justice, has been linked to a possible trip to Russia in 2021. Journalists have reported that, upon entering the Russian Federation, she allegedly provided a temporary address in the Irkutsk region.
