Politics
Ukraine has implemented 84% of the Association Agreement with the European Union
According to the results for 2025, the level of implementation of the Agreement increased by 3%.
Zelenskyy has given MPs a choice – the Rada or the front line: what does this mean?
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that MPs must either carry out their duties fully in the Verkhovna Rada or go and serve on the front line. He has also proposed amendments to the legislation on mobilisation to allow MPs to enlist in the armed forces on a voluntary basis.
Eight EU countries have called for restrictions on entry to the Schengen Area for Russians who fought against Ukraine
The leaders of eight European Union member states have written to the EU leadership asking them to consider restricting entry to the Schengen Area for Russian citizens who have taken part in the war against Ukraine.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz one of the key hubs for global trade and energy?
The Strait of Hormuz, 39 kilometres wide and located between Iran and Oman, handles around 20 per cent of the world’s oil supplies every day. Against the backdrop of the new crisis surrounding this route, attention has once again turned to its historical, economic and military significance.
Kaja Kallas called on Europe to act in unison in the face of Donald Trump’s policies
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaia Kallas, has stated that EU countries must remain united in their relations with the United States. According to her, Donald Trump’s administration is attempting to weaken Europe by dealing with each country individually.
Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approached Ukraine to request a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The aim is to discuss matters relating to Iranian drones.
Israel has informed the US of a shortage of missile interceptors amid the war with Iran
US officials have stated that Israel has informed the United States of critically low stocks of ballistic missile interceptors. The situation is linked to Iran’s sustained attacks during the current conflict.
The US is deploying marines and warships to the Middle East in response to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon is deploying additional forces to the region following an escalation in Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US is also considering the possibility of escorting tankers through the strategic waterway.
Ukraine has imposed new sanctions on Russian and Iranian companies involved in the production of drones and missiles
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed decrees implementing the decisions of the National Security and Defence Council regarding new sanctions against Russian and Iranian companies and individuals involved in the military-industrial complex of the aggressor state.
Protests in Morón: Cuba’s state media has described the demonstrations as ‘vandalism’ and reported that five people have been detained
Cuba’s state media attempted to portray the night-time protests in Morón as local unrest, whilst videos showing an injured young man, fires and cries of ‘Freedom!’ are circulating on social media.
Sweden has detained a second tanker from Russia’s shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea
The Swedish Coast Guard has detained the tanker Sea Owl I in the Baltic Sea; the vessel was en route to the Russian port of Primorsk. The ship is subject to European Union sanctions in connection with Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Naftogaz has finally won its case against Gazprom in the Swiss Supreme Court, securing a judgment of over $1.4 billion
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has dismissed in its entirety the appeal lodged by Russia’s Gazprom seeking to overturn the arbitration award in favour of Naftogaz. Consequently, the ruling ordering the payment of over $1.4 billion to the Ukrainian company remains in force.
