
France Tightens Visa Issuance Rules for Russian Citizens Amid EU-Wide Restrictions
France imposes stricter visa rules for Russians, requiring in-person submissions amid rising delays at EU visa centers in Moscow.

France imposes stricter visa rules for Russians, requiring in-person submissions amid rising delays at EU visa centers in Moscow.

The US has extended the temporary license for Serbia’s NIS to operate under sanctions, allowing ongoing crude processing while ownership shifts from Gazprom to MOL Group.

The EU cuts duty-free steel import quota by 47%, imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect its steel industry and counter China's market advantage.

Poland deported 11 individuals accused of recruiting protesters among Ukrainian refugees using funds from Russia, highlighting ongoing concerns over Russian interference.

German and US foreign ministers met in Washington to reaffirm their partnership amid global crises and ahead of the NATO summit, with talks also planned on Iran and Latin American trade ties.

Julia Navalnaya received the European Prize from Bavaria's SPD faction for her courageous resistance against Russia's authoritarian regime and defense of human rights.

President Zelensky proposes a Ukrainian National Pantheon and a new European Order amid diplomatic tensions with Poland over historical memory and military honors.

The US and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and shipping volumes.

The Communist Party of Austria wins Graz municipal elections, driven by housing policy focus and moderate rhetoric, maintaining urban political dominance amid national shifts.

Polish opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński urges blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks amid escalating tensions over historical disputes and refugee concerns.

US forces struck Iranian military infrastructure after drone attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy markets.

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv injured two and ignited fires, while Ukrainian forces reported multiple drone and missile launches targeting several regions overnight.