Politics
Budanov has replaced Yermak as chair of the Council for the Support of Entrepreneurship
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a decree appointing Kirill Budanov as the new head of the Council for Entrepreneurship Support, succeeding his predecessor, Andriy Yermak. This decision forms part of a shake-up of personnel policy within the Office of the President.
Ukrenergo will help Moldova repair the power lines damaged by Russian shelling
Experts from NPC Ukrenergo will assist Moldova in restoring critical energy infrastructure damaged as a result of the Russian attack on southern Ukraine on 23 March 2026.
China is actively mapping the ocean to enhance its navy’s underwater capabilities
China has launched a large-scale programme to survey the ocean floor in various regions of the world. Experts believe that the data collected could be used to prepare for underwater warfare.
Israel has struck an Iranian port on the Caspian Sea through which Russian contraband was being smuggled
Israel has struck the Iranian port of Bandar-Anzali on the Caspian Sea, which Russia and Iran have been using to transport oil, grain, as well as weapons and drones.
Lutsk Mayor Polischuk has resigned ahead of schedule: what happened
Ihor Polishchuk, the mayor of Lutsk, has resigned ahead of schedule. The decision was supported by members of the Lutsk City Council.
Iran has set tough conditions for a ceasefire in its negotiations with the US
Iran has conveyed its demands for a return to ceasefire talks to Donald Trump’s administration via intermediaries. Tehran has stated that its conditions are stringent and is insisting on significant concessions.
Supporters of the Iranian government are taking to the streets and patrolling the cities amid the war
Following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the authorities have stepped up the street presence of their supporters and volunteer units. They are taking part in pro-government rallies, motorcades and city patrols.
Russia is preparing to establish the ‘Narva People’s Republic’ in Estonia
A journalist gained access to a private Telegram group promoting the idea of the so-called ‘Narva People’s Republic’. The experiment revealed that the project lacks any real support or resources.
Five regions where the conflict surrounding Iran could spread
The escalation following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran has developed into a wider regional conflict. The war is already affecting neighbouring countries and could spread further.
Politics is the main obstacle to the fight against corruption in the EU, said Laura Kövesi
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi stated that the main challenge in combating fraud lies not only with criminals, but also with political and institutional barriers. She emphasised that the system often hinders investigations.
The Philippines has become the first country in the world to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector due to the war in the Middle East
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a decree declaring a state of emergency for one year, subject to renewal.
Turkish UN supplier buys stolen grain from occupied Mariupol — investigation
The Turkish company Erisler, a supplier to the UN World Food Programme, is purchasing stolen Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol from the Russian firm ‘Nika’, whose owners are simultaneously manufacturing drones for the Russian army.
