Politics
The Verkhovna Rada will make a third attempt to decriminalise pornography
A new bill has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada that would decriminalise adult content and put an end to the schemes through which unscrupulous law enforcement officers profit.
Taiwan is set to increase its missile stockpile to over 1,800 units. This is how the country is preparing for a possible attack by China
By 2029, Taiwan plans to increase its stockpile of anti-ship missiles to over 1,800 units. The country aims to counter threats from China.
The court has dismissed the case against NABU detective Gusarov: treason was not proven, and the other charge was dismissed due to the statute of limitations
The court has cleared NABU detective Viktor Gusarov of criminal charges relating to allegations of treason. He had spent five months in pre-trial detention.
Rubio described the invasion of Ukraine as a ‘strategic disaster’ for Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the full-scale invasion of Ukraine had been a strategic disaster for Russia, and that the Kremlin had failed to achieve most of its key objectives.
Germany, France and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of talks between Ukraine and Russia
Ukraine’s key European allies are exploring the possibility of involving Russia in negotiations to bring the war to an end. However, the final decision on the next steps rests with the Ukrainian leadership.
The UAE is actively purchasing Ukrainian drones, but an unexpected problem has arisen regarding their integration
The United Arab Emirates has begun actively purchasing and testing Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iranian Shahed-136 drones. However, it soon became clear that the drones alone were not enough – the entire Ukrainian detection and coordination system is required for them to operate effectively.
The EU has begun preparations for the official launch of the first cluster on Ukraine’s accession
The EU has announced that preparations are underway for the official launch of the first cluster as part of the accession negotiations between Ukraine and Moldova and the European Union.
Kim Jong-un unveiled a new North Korean nuclear facility and announced that its capacity had doubled
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a new nuclear materials production plant and stated that the country’s capacity to produce materials for nuclear weapons had more than doubled in five years.
NATO will strengthen its air defences on its eastern flank due to the threat from Russia
Romania has announced that it is preparing additional measures to strengthen air defences on NATO’s eastern flank following the crash of a Russian drone on its territory. Several NATO allies are planning to join in bolstering these defensive capabilities.
Hungary has lifted its 17-month veto on Ukraine and Moldova joining the EU
Hungary has stopped blocking Ukraine’s progress towards European Union membership. Budapest’s decision paves the way for the official launch of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova as early as 15 June.
Lithuania is in talks with the US regarding the possible deployment of American nuclear weapons
Lithuania is discussing with the United States the possibility of deploying American nuclear weapons on its territory. To this end, the country may amend the provision of its constitution that prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction.
The Belarusian Defence Minister has stated that there is a high probability of war between Russia and Belarus and the West
Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin has stated that the risk of a military conflict involving Russia and Belarus has reached a very high level. According to him, such a conflict could escalate from a regional to a global one.
