Politics
The Trump administration is considering inviting Lukashenko to the US
The US presidential administration is considering inviting Belarus’s self-proclaimed president, Alexander Lukashenko, to meet with Donald Trump at the White House or at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Senior officials have been discussing this for several months, but no final decision has yet been made.
The Black Sea, the stolen grain and the EU’s response: what was discussed at the conference in Chisinau
At the Third Black Sea Security Conference in Chisinau, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sibiga stated that Russia had seized around 2 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain in 2025, whilst European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas announced that the EU was preparing measures in response to Russia’s aggression in the Black Sea. The discussions focused on the safety of shipping, the protection of maritime infrastructure, the de-occupation of Crimea and new mechanisms to support the region.
Putin is always behind the migrant flows – European Commissioner
Putin is effectively the ‘main cause’ of migration flows to Europe due to his role in fuelling conflicts over the past decade.
Kim Jong-un has resumed his duties as head of state in North Korea: what was decided at the latest parliamentary session
In North Korea, Kim Jong-un has been re-elected as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission. The decision was taken at the first session of the newly elected Supreme People’s Assembly, which is also set to consider constitutional amendments, personnel matters and the implementation of the new five-year economic plan.
The cost of the war with Iran exceeds $1.3 million per minute
The first few days of the war with Iran have cost the US billions of dollars. The total cost could exceed one trillion.
The EU is restricting the exchange of sensitive information with Hungary due to suspicions of leaks to Russia
The European Union is restricting Hungary’s access to confidential documents and holding some meetings behind closed doors. This is due to suspicions that information is being passed on to Moscow.
A new world war. Why the wars in Iran and Ukraine will affect everyone
Russia’s war against Ukraine is already extending beyond a single front and reshaping the broader global security order. Events in Ukraine and the escalation surrounding Iran are creating widespread instability in Europe and the Middle East.
Over 60 flights have been cancelled in St Petersburg due to drone attacks
Dozens of flights have been cancelled and widespread delays reported at Pulkovo Airport in St Petersburg following a night-time drone attack.
Israel is discussing the possibility of a permanent presence in southern Lebanon
Against the backdrop of Israel’s intensified ground operations in southern Lebanon, discussions are underway regarding the strategy to be adopted once hostilities have ceased. The options under consideration include not only military control but also the establishment of a permanent civilian presence.
Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Should Iran refuse, he has threatened to launch strikes against its energy infrastructure.
During EU meetings, Péter Szijjártó was able to call Moscow and share details of the negotiations
According to The Washington Post, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó maintained regular contact with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during European Union meetings. Szijjártó himself has dismissed these reports as false.
A high-level NATO delegation visited Ukraine for the first time during the major war
This was the first visit to Ukraine by a NATO delegation of this calibre since the start of the full-scale war; it was led by Admiral Pierre Vandier, the Supreme Commander of the Alliance’s Joint Forces for Transformation. During the visit, the parties discussed the participation of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises, as well as the further development of the NATO-Ukraine Joint Action Training Centre (JATEC).
