Politics
Tusk has warned of a real threat of Poland leaving the EU
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that the prospect of the country leaving the European Union is no longer merely a theoretical possibility. He attributes this to the actions of domestic political forces.
Ukrainian maritime drones highlighted the vulnerability of NATO forces during exercises
During NATO exercises off the coast of Portugal, a unit led by Ukraine demonstrated the effectiveness of naval drones. In the scenarios, the ‘hypothetical adversary’ was able to gain the upper hand over Alliance forces.
The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may be postponed
The planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping may be postponed. The situation in the Middle East is cited as the reason.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia had helped Iran to improve its Shahed drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia has helped to improve Iran’s Shahed drones. According to him, this technology was tested during attacks on Ukraine.
The UK refuses to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz
The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has not backed US President Donald Trump’s call to send warships to clear the Strait of Hormuz. The government is considering other options for involvement, but is not yet prepared to deploy naval forces.
Zelenskyy has spoken of a possible exchange of aid between Ukraine and Israel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with Israel regarding mutual support. This involves cooperation in the field of security in the face of shared threats.
Trump has called on NATO allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has stated that allies must help ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He also called on China to join this effort.
Naftogaz is in talks with a Romanian company regarding the development of a gas field — Reuters
Naftogaz Ukraine is in talks with the Romanian company OMV Petrom regarding a potential partnership to develop a gas field in the Black Sea.
Aleksandar Vučić stated that Serbia is preparing for a possible attack by an alliance of Croatia, Albania and Kosovo
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has stated that Belgrade is closely monitoring military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo. According to him, Serbia is preparing for a possible attack.
Mass rallies took place in Budapest ahead of the Hungarian elections (VIDEO)
Large rallies by supporters of both the government and the opposition took place in Budapest in the run-up to the parliamentary elections. Opposition leader Péter Magyar gathered thousands of supporters a month before the vote, which could threaten Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
The EU is proposing a model for reopening the Strait of Hormuz similar to the Black Sea model
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said on Monday that she had discussed with the UN the idea of exempting oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz by replicating the agreement that allows grain exports from Ukraine during the war.
Israel has announced the launch of a ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces have announced the launch of a targeted ground operation in southern Lebanon. According to the military, the operation is aimed at expanding the buffer zone along the border.
