Politics
OSCE calls on Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Transnistria
OSCE Chair Elina Valtonen called on Moscow to withdraw its troops and weapons from Transnistria without delay, stressing the importance of restoring Moldova's sovereignty and the environmental danger posed by ammunition depots.
Unknown drones flew along the route of Zelensky's plane to Ireland
Four military drones violated the restricted zone over Dublin and approached the plane of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit. The incident is classified as a potential hybrid attack.
King Charles III met with German President Steinmeier to strengthen European security
King Charles III of Great Britain met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in London to discuss strengthening cooperation between the countries to enhance security and stability in Europe amid Russian aggression.
Britain imposes sanctions on Russian intelligence over Novichok attack ordered by Putin
The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions on the Russian intelligence service, which was personally authorised by Russian President Vladimir Putin to attack foreign citizens, including in the Skripal case.
Germany calls on the EU to share risks when using frozen Russian assets to benefit Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that in order to provide assistance to Ukraine from Russian assets, Europe must agree on a risk-sharing mechanism — in particular, if the Kremlin subsequently initiates legal proceedings against the owners of the assets.
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia plan to dismantle railway tracks to Russia and Belarus — security considerations
The leaders of the three Baltic states have agreed on a joint decision to dismantle railway tracks leading to Russia and Belarus as a measure to counter hybrid threats and strengthen border protection.
The White House has no clear strategy for ending the war in Ukraine — the US is not ready to end the war on its own
According to information published in Politico, the administration of US President Donald Trump has no unified policy on ending the war with Russia. Even the new attempt at a peace plan has no clear guarantees that the Kremlin will agree to honest negotiations.
Britain calls for pressure on Kremlin: Putin shows no willingness for genuine peace — OSCE statement
At the OSCE ministerial meeting, London stressed that negotiations with Russia are only possible if Ukraine's sovereignty is respected; NATO intelligence currently indicates that Moscow is not interested in an honest peaceful settlement.
Cyprus ready to support Ukraine during its EU presidency
Cyprus has declared its readiness to provide assistance to Ukraine during its presidency of the EU Council in 2026, confirming its commitment to Kyiv's sovereignty and continued support in the humanitarian, defence and political spheres.
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.
