Politics
China denies that Xi Jinping warned Putin that he would come to regret the war against Ukraine
China has officially denied reports in the Western media that the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, allegedly told US President Donald Trump that Putin would ‘come to regret’ launching a full-scale war against Ukraine.
Trump held a meeting on plans for war with Iran following the suspension of the attack
US President Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting with his national security team, during which military scenarios regarding Iran were discussed. The meeting took place a few hours after Trump announced the suspension of strikes which, he said, might have been launched on Tuesday.
The US wants access to Ukrainian technology as part of a drone deal
The United States is seeking access to Ukrainian technology and intellectual property rights as part of a drone agreement that is currently being finalised.
Former head of Montenegro's secret service sentenced for spying on politicians
In Montenegro, the former director of the National Security Agency, Dejan Peruničić, has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. The case concerns the illegal wiretapping and surveillance of opposition politicians, journalists, former prosecutors and church figures.
For the first time, members of the Russian State Duma have spoken of the need to end the ‘special military operation’, as the economy cannot cope
Russia needs to ‘wrap up’ the war against Ukraine quickly, as the country’s economy cannot withstand a prolonged continuation of the ‘special military operation’.
Zelenskyy and Péter Magyar may meet in the coming months
The EU believes that negotiations between Kyiv and Budapest regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority may indicate a shift in Hungary’s position on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. Against this backdrop, diplomats suggest that a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Péter Magyar could take place in the coming months.
The war against Ukraine has weakened Russia’s ability to fight NATO — the Pentagon
The full-scale war against Ukraine has significantly limited Russia’s ability to wage a large-scale conflict against NATO in the near future.
Putin has begun a 'purge' of Shoigu’s inner circle and is preparing to promote a ‘failed’ general – ISW
The Russian dictator is carrying out a 'purge' of supporters of Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. He may replace the head of the State Duma’s Defence Committee with General Alexander Lapin, who is known for his failures in the war.
Ukraine has denied Russia the opportunity to profit from the global energy crisis — ISW
By striking at Russia’s oil infrastructure, Ukraine has deprived Moscow of the opportunity to capitalise on the rise in global oil prices. The Russian economy is under pressure from a number of factors, some of which are the result of the Kremlin’s own misguided policies.
The US has extended the easing of sanctions on Russian oil for another month
The Donald Trump administration has extended the sanctions exemption allowing the sale of Russian oil already loaded onto tankers for a further month. Officials in Washington have explained the decision as being necessary to stabilise the global oil market against the backdrop of the war with Iran and shipping problems in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has terminated a joint defence programme with Canada that had been in place for over 80 years
The United States is officially withdrawing from the Permanent Joint Defence Council with Canada. Washington has accused its neighbour of failing to meet its military commitments.
Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin might come to regret invading Ukraine
During talks in Beijing, Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin might eventually come to regret the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The conversation also touched on the International Criminal Court and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
