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Budapest has set out 11 conditions for Ukraine regarding the Hungarian minority
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that Budapest is ready to turn a new page in its relations with Ukraine, provided that the issue of the rights of the Hungarian national minority in Transcarpathia is resolved
Zelensky discussed the consequences of Russia’s strike on Galați with the President of Romania
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, spoke with the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, following a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galați. The two leaders discussed the security situation and future cooperation between the two countries
The Czech Republic has stated that it is necessary to prepare for the threat posed by Russia
The Chief of the Czech General Staff, Karel Řehka, has stated that the country must step up the training of its armed forces due to the potential threat from Russia. According to him, Moscow remains the main challenge to European security, and there is less and less time for modernisation and rearmament
The Pope has called on world leaders not to use war to further their own interests
Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders not to use war as a means of diverting voters’ attention from domestic issues.
A blogger from Ukraine may be banned from entering Poland
A scandal has erupted in Poland over Ukrainian blogger Andriy Havryliv, who drove his car into the Morskie Oko area within the Tatra National Park. Following the publicity, Polish officials have taken an interest in the case, and the blogger could face a ban on entering the country
France has banned Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir from entering the country
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barro has stated that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from entering France. Paris has also called on the European Union to impose sanctions against him
The US has conducted military exercises in Caracas
The US military conducted exercises on the grounds of the US Embassy in Caracas. The exercises involved Osprey tiltrotors and US Marine Corps units
An armed man opened fire near the White House
A shooting took place near the White House in Washington after an armed man opened fire on US Secret Service agents. The attacker was shot dead in the ensuing exchange of fire
The Admiral Nakhimov may be being prepared for a return to sea
The Russian Project 1144 nuclear-powered missile cruiser *Admiral Nakhimov*, which has been undergoing modernisation for over 25 years, may soon resume sea trials
Okamura has called for the removal of protection for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic BrandVoice
Tomio Okamura, leader of the Czech SPD party, has claimed that the European Union is reportedly discussing the possibility of ending temporary protection for Ukrainian men of conscription age
The US Senate is calling for the release of aid to Ukraine
US senators from both parties have called on US Defence Secretary Pete Hagset to release $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and the Baltic states as soon as possible
Le Pen wants to withdraw France from NATO’s military structure
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right party, has stated that if she wins the 2027 presidential election, she will withdraw France from NATO’s integrated military command. Her stance has been criticised by the French government