Politics
Ailing allies are causing Putin a headache over the risks of a change in power
Reports have appeared in the Western press regarding the potential consequences for Russia should there be a change of power in Chechnya and Belarus. Reports concerning the health of Ramzan Kadyrov and Alexander Lukashenko have come under the spotlight.
Putin fears a possible assassination attempt by the Russian elite and a coup d'état
A number of media outlets have published reports claiming that Vladimir Putin is increasingly concerned about the risks of data leaks and potential internal threats within the Russian leadership. The reports are based on information attributed to an unnamed European intelligence service.
Energoatom has been granted a licence to operate a nuclear fuel storage facility for 100 years
The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) has officially granted NAEK Energoatom a licence for the full-scale operation of the Centralised Spent Fuel Storage Facility (CSFSF).
Ukraine is not ready to join the EU. Navrotsky proposes stripping Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for naming a Special Operations Forces unit ‘after the Heroes of the UPA’. As a result, he is calling for Zelenskyy to be stripped of the Order of the White Eagle — Poland’s highest honour, which was awarded to him by former Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Friedrich Merz proposes special status for Ukraine within the EU: what the German ambassador had to say
The German Ambassador to Ukraine, Heiko Toms, has stated that Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal regarding special status for Ukraine prior to EU accession does not amount to “second-class membership”. According to him, Berlin is offering Kyiv additional opportunities even before full membership.
Russia wants to send 100,000 people to Armenia to vote against Pashinyan — media reports
Russia has stepped up its efforts to influence the elections in Armenia and undermine the position of the incumbent Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan. In particular, Russia intends to send around 100,000 Armenians to vote against Pashinyan.
Romania closes Russian consulate following drone strike on Galați
Romania is to close the Russian Consulate General in Constanța and expel the Russian consul following a drone strike on a residential building in Galați. President Nicușor Dan has stated that Russia bears full responsibility for the incident.
Zelenskyy launches a competition for the National Securities and Stock Market Commission: who has been appointed to the commission
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has established a selection committee to shortlist candidates for membership of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. This is the first such selection process since the new rules governing the appointment of NSSMC members came into force.
Lech Wałęsa took down the Ukrainian flag in response to Zelenskyy’s decision regarding the UPA
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa has stated that he removed the Ukrainian flag from his chest following Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to award the Special Operations Forces unit the honorary title ‘of the Heroes of the UPA’. Wałęsa emphasised that he would continue to support the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russia, but refused to support the President of Ukraine.
Romania and France summoned the Russian ambassadors following the drone strike on Galați
Romania summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian Geran-2 drone struck a high-rise building in Galați. France has also stated that it will seek an explanation from the Russian ambassador regarding the incident on NATO territory.
Billions from the EU and new taxes: what lies hidden in the ratified package
The Verkhovna Rada has ratified a package of documents granting Ukraine access to EU macro-financial assistance. However, along with the funds, Ukraine is agreeing to certain conditions, some of which may affect international parcels, digital platforms, customs, the military levy and business regulations.
Ukrainian pilots are already undergoing training on the Gripen
Ukrainian military personnel are already being trained to operate Swedish Gripen fighter jets. Sweden has stated that the training of pilots and technical staff is ongoing and will be expanded in the autumn.
