Politics
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.
Lavrov has stated that Russia will not return to Eurovision due to ‘satanism’
Russia will not return to Eurovision due to the presence of ‘satanism’ at this international song contest. Earlier, the head of Eurovision stated in an interview that, in theory, Russia could be readmitted to the contest.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned of the risk of war over Taiwan
The President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has stated that, due to its geographical proximity, his country will inevitably be drawn into any potential military conflict involving Taiwan. Nearly 200,000 Filipino citizens currently live and work in Taiwan, and their safety could be at risk in the event of hostilities.
Competition for the post of ARMA head blocked: changes to the law are required to appoint a new head (document)
The competition to appoint the head of ARMA has been suspended due to legislative conflicts.
Lithuania is preparing for a possible Russian attack and is calling on Europe to break its dependencies
Lithuania regards the threat from Russia as a reality and believes that Europe must move towards a new security model. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has stated that EU countries must strengthen their defences, develop strategic thinking and reduce their dependence on Russia.
Politico has named three potential candidates to lead the EU’s peace talks with Russia
Discussions are ongoing within the European Union regarding the appointment of an EU negotiator to engage with Russia with a view to achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Merkel has called on Europe to make greater use of diplomacy in its relations with Russia
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that Europe is not making sufficient use of diplomatic channels in the conflict with Russia over the war in Ukraine. She also commented on the role of mediators in negotiations with the Kremlin.
Cuba has acquired combat drones and is considering using them against the US
US officials have stated that Cuba has received more than 300 military drones and is discussing the possibility of using them against US targets, including the Guantanamo Bay base.
Netanyahu and Trump discussed a possible new phase in the war against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation during which they discussed the situation regarding Iran and the possibility of a new phase in the military campaign.
Trump posts photo with ‘aliens’ following order to declassify UFO files
US President Donald Trump has posted an AI-generated image in which he is seen walking alongside an ‘alien’ and leading the ‘Space Force’.
In 2026, out of 814 court rulings in corruption cases, not a single one resulted in a prison sentence; only fines were imposed — Opendatabot
Between January and April 2026, 814 court rulings were handed down in corruption cases in Ukraine, which is 27% fewer than during the same period in 2025. In all cases, the defendants were fined.
Iran wants to charge fees for the use of internet cables laid in the Strait of Hormuz
There has been talk in Iran of charging the world’s largest technology companies for the use of undersea internet cables laid in the Strait of Hormuz.
