Politics
More than a thousand US troops are leaving Lithuania following the completion of their rotation
More than 1,000 US troops and their equipment have begun withdrawing from Lithuania following the completion of their latest rotation. Vilnius is awaiting the arrival of a new contingent, although its size and deployment schedule have not yet been determined.
The EU has agreed on a new law on the return of migrants
European Union negotiators have reached an agreement on new rules for the deportation of migrants. The document provides for the possibility of sending individuals who have been ordered to leave the EU to special centres outside the bloc.
Sikorsky announced talks between Kyiv and Warsaw regarding the UPA heroes
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has stated that Kyiv and Warsaw are holding behind-the-scenes talks following Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to name one of the Special Operations Forces units ‘after the Heroes of the UPA’.
Ukraine and Moldova could begin formal negotiations on EU accession as early as June
Hungary has signalled its willingness to lift its objections to the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s membership of the European Union. This could pave the way for official negotiations to begin for Ukraine and Moldova in the coming weeks.
Trump personally asked Xi Jinping to help stop the war in Ukraine during a meeting in Beijing
During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump raised the issue of the war in Ukraine. According to sources, he asked Beijing to use its influence over Moscow to restart the peace talks.
560,000 jobs are at risk. Unemployment is rising across the EU — Politico
Residents of European Union countries may face widespread job losses over the coming years. This is due to rising energy prices and industrial restructuring.
Over 15,000 amendments have been submitted to the draft Civil Code – Stefanchuk
Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, has stated that over 15,000 amendments have been tabled to the draft Civil Code. According to him, some of these are constructive, whilst others are an attempt to block consideration of the draft.
The CIA has suspended the exchange of intelligence with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
The US Central Intelligence Agency has ceased its involvement in the preparation of certain intelligence assessments, particularly those relating to Iran. This follows prolonged disputes between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence over jurisdiction and the sharing of information.
Finland has seized Russian assets worth almost €4 million
Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation has confiscated €3.7 million from the Russian state this year. The seizures are linked to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine, following a claim brought by the Ukrainian company Naftogaz and its subsidiaries.
The EU is preparing new sanctions against Lukoil, Rosneft and Russia’s shadow fleet
The European Union plans to adopt its 21st package of sanctions against Russia by the end of next week. The new restrictions are set to target Russian oil revenues, the banking sector and the shadow fleet.
The diplomat explained why the Trump administration had made a sharp U-turn in its rhetoric regarding Ukraine
Washington’s rhetoric on Ukraine is gradually shifting. Following several months of mixed signals from Donald Trump’s administration, the US has begun to speak not only of support for Kyiv, but also of the prospects for a long-term partnership in the defence sector.
The US is discussing the expansion of its nuclear forces in European countries
The United States is holding consultations on a possible expansion of its nuclear forces’ presence in NATO countries in Europe. The initiative is intended to reassure allies that US security guarantees remain in place, despite the reduction of certain military resources on the continent.
