Politics
Belarus as a ‘second front’: Kuleba on Putin’s plans
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is doing everything in his power to draw the Belarusian army into direct involvement in the war
Elections in Bulgaria: will Radev break the cycle of political crisis?
Today, 19 April, Bulgaria is holding its eighth parliamentary election in the last five years. All eyes are on former President Rumen Radev, whose new coalition, ‘Progressive Bulgaria’, is leading in the polls
‘The Wall’ against drones: Estonia is building a unique defence system on its border with Russia
Estonia is embarking on a major reinforcement of the north-eastern section of its border with Russia. The main element of the defence will be a state-of-the-art radar system, which will close gaps in the monitoring of the Narva River — from the Gulf of Finland to Lake Peipus
‘Break the chain of interests’: Pope Leo XIV condemned the exploitation of Africa in Luanda
Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has launched a scathing attack on the world’s elites. During a speech in Luanda, the capital of Angola, the pontiff called for an end to the treatment of African resources as mere commodities
‘Not the top priority’: Lavrov made a cynical remark about negotiations with Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of the aggressor state, has made yet another manipulative statement regarding a diplomatic resolution to the war. According to him, Russia allegedly welcomes the possibility of returning to the ‘Istanbul format’, but this issue is not currently a priority for the Kremlin
The military contract of the century: Australia is purchasing Japanese Mogami-class frigates
On Saturday, 18 April 2026, Defence Ministers Richard Marles and Shinjirō Koizumi signed a memorandum of understanding and contracts marking the start of a major project to supply modern warships to the Royal Australian Navy
A new geopolitical reality: how Péter Magyar will change Hungary’s stance on Ukraine
The country’s new leader, Péter Magyar, whose ‘Tisa’ party secured victory, will officially take the helm of the government in early May, offering a chance to emerge from a long-standing diplomatic crisis
War in the Middle East: Germany braces for potential waves of migration
The current hostilities involving the US, Israel and Iran have not yet led to a mass influx of refugees into European Union countries. However, the German authorities are already drawing up contingency plans in case migration pressure increases
Spiritual diplomacy: Andriy Sibiga held a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew
During his working visit, the head of Ukraine’s foreign ministry held a meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
“Corruption thrives where there is manual control” — a stark statement by Kirill Budanov
Eliminating subjective interference in state processes and transitioning to transparent rules is a strategic prerequisite for Ukraine’s survival and its accession to the EU. This was emphasised by Kirill Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, during the conference ‘Operation “European Integration”: Reforms in the Field of Justice’
Safety and mental health: Olena Zelenska visited Ministry of Internal Affairs facilities
The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, visited the 112 Service’s communications centre alongside the Minister of the Interior, Ihor Klymenko. During the visit, they were shown how the emergency response system, the Situation Centre and psychological rehabilitation services for military personnel and civilians operate
Ukraine and Egypt are strengthening ties: what the ministers agreed on
Ukraine and Egypt have agreed to work more closely together in the economic and security spheres. During the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, talks were held between the foreign ministers of both countries, aimed at strengthening their partnership
