Politics
Taiwan has detected two Chinese military vessels near the Penghu Islands
Taiwan has reported the appearance of two Chinese warships in the waters near the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. In response, the military has deployed naval and air forces to monitor the situation.
Belarus has stopped allowing Russian conscripts to leave the country
Belarus has launched a joint border control centre with Russia, and Russian conscripts subject to a travel ban are no longer being allowed to leave the country.
Ukraine has officially asked Israel to seize a second bulk carrier carrying stolen Ukrainian grain
Ukraine has officially approached Israel through diplomatic and legal channels, requesting that action be taken regarding the vessel Panormitis, which delivered grain stolen from the occupied territories to the port of Haifa.
Nabiullina described Russians’ savings as the sole source of funding for the economy
Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Bank of Russia, stated that Russian savings have become virtually the sole source of funding for the economy. She also called for greater reliability in economic data.
The US has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and companies for helping Iran circumvent restrictions
Washington has stepped up pressure on Tehran by imposing new sanctions on dozens of individuals and companies. The restrictions target those involved in financial schemes designed to circumvent sanctions.
The commander of the Latvian army wants to shoot down Russian drones at the border, but has not yet been given permission
Despite new security challenges and threats from Russia, Latvia is not yet able to shoot down Russian drones at the border, although it is keen to do so.
“I don’t want to politicise this”: Umerov spoke in the Rada about the Mindich case
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, confirmed during a speech in the Verkhovna Rada that he had provided answers to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) in a case involving Timur Mindich. According to Umerov, he does not wish to politicise his involvement in the proceedings, and he has already addressed all the questions raised by the law enforcement agencies.
A limited edition series of passports featuring Donald Trump is to be issued in the US to mark the 250th anniversary of independence
The US State Department is preparing to issue a special series of passports to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. The design features an image of Donald Trump alongside historical motifs.
The US Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine is set to step down amid differences with Trump
Julie Davis, the US Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine, is set to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks. According to sources speaking to the publication, her decision stems from her disappointment with President Donald Trump’s policy towards Ukraine.
Ukraine is tracking ships carrying grain seized by Russia
Ukraine is monitoring vessels carrying agricultural products that Russia has illegally exported from the temporarily occupied territories. The Foreign Ministry has stated that it will respond to all such cases, and this does not apply solely to Israel.
Ukraine is preparing to export weapons: Zelenskyy reveals the first details
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is preparing to begin exporting its own weapons. According to the president, the details have already been agreed upon at the level of state institutions, and arms sales will be monitored to ensure that Ukrainian technology does not fall into the hands of Russia or countries cooperating with the aggressor state.
King Charles III called on the US to support NATO and Ukraine during his address to Congress
King Charles III addressed the US Congress during his state visit, emphasising the importance of cooperation with Washington, the role of NATO and support for Ukraine. His speech came against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s visit.
