Europe
Hungary
Viktor Orbán Resigns from Parliament Following Election Defeat
The outgoing Hungarian leader announced he will step down as an MP to focus on reforming his Fidesz party, which recently lost its grip on power after 16 years.
April 26, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: How Sweden Awoke to Chornobyl
Sweden received the largest fallout of radioactive cesium outside the Soviet Union – 1,000 km from Chornobyl. Four decades later, what impact has the disaster had on Swedish society?
April 26, 2026
Europe
Von der Leyen Proposes Strategic Energy Corridor to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
The European Commission president urged Gulf nations to fast-track the IMEC corridor and diversify export routes to ensure global energy security is no longer “held hostage” by regional conflicts.
April 25, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: For Ukraine, Iran War Is Another Competition With Russia
Recent geopolitical shifts in the Middle East have created an opening for Kyiv.
April 25, 2026
Europe
EU Running Out of Steam to Counter Record Energy Crisis
Central bankers warn of potential rationing as the Persian Gulf shutdown enters its eighth week, leaving debt-laden European nations with limited fiscal room to intervene.
April 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Debris Found in Romania Following Massive Attack on Ukraine
Romanian authorities condemned Moscow’s “irresponsible actions” after wreckage damaged an auxiliary building and a power pole near the Ukrainian border overnight.
April 25, 2026
Europe
Macron Urges Europe to ‘Wake Up’ Against United Front from US, Russia, and China
The French president warned that the current historical moment is unique as Washington, Moscow, and Beijing align against European interests, necessitating a more unified and self-reliant continent.
April 25, 2026
Europe
German Chancellor Merz Proposes Phased EU Integration for Ukraine
Following the EU summit in Cyprus, Friedrich Merz called for “intermediate steps” and closer institutional ties, while acknowledging that immediate full accession remains impossible at this stage.
April 25, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Visits Azerbaijan for Security, Energy Talks
The president’s first South Caucasus visit since 2022 comes as Baku and Moscow move to ease tensions following the 2024 AZAL plane downing.
April 25, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Says Prince Harry Does Not Speak for the UK
The exchange followed Prince Harry’s visit to Kyiv and remarks urging Washington to honor its diplomatic commitments and push for an end to the war.
April 24, 2026
Europe
NATO: PURL Weapons Supplies to Ukraine Ongoing
The alliance said the flow of US‑supplied weapons to Ukraine remains steady under the PURL program, even as US leaders debate future funding.
April 24, 2026
Russia
Venice Biennale Jury Excludes Russia, Israel From Awards Amid EU Funding Threat
Organizers have been under mounting pressure as jurors cite human rights concerns and the EU weighs cutting financial support over the Biennale’s decision to allow Russia’s return.
April 24, 2026
Germany
Battle-Tested Ukrainians Begin Training German Troops for Future War
Ukrainian combat veterans have begun training German troops, sharing frontline experience in drone warfare and modern combat as Berlin ramps up preparations for a potential conflict with Russia.
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
Prince Harry Tells Putin to ‘Stop This War’ During Kyiv Visit
On his third visit to Ukraine, the Duke of Sussex urged the US and Europe to match Kyiv’s resolve, saying “history will not ask what we said, it will ask what we did.”
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Calls New EU Sanctions ‘Unlawful’
The EU’s 20th sanctions package targets Russia’s energy revenues, financial sector, shadow fleet and military-industrial supply chains.
April 24, 2026
Energy
Russia Agrees to Supply Indonesia With Up to 150 Million Barrels of Oil
The deal follows Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Moscow as Jakarta seeks to secure alternative oil supplies amid Middle East disruptions.
April 23, 2026
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