The IMF approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine after a satisfactory program review, supporting Kiev amid delays in reforms and ongoing conflict.
Kosovo’s Self-Determination party, led by PM Albin Kurti, won 43% of votes in snap elections but still needs coalition partners to form a stable government amid ongoing political challenges.
Armenia’s ruling party leads parliamentary elections amid opposition disputes and Russia’s trade restrictions, signaling geopolitical shifts that may impact regional markets.
Putin warns Armenia of tariff hikes and work restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising tensions over the country’s EU integration efforts.
Russia warns Armenia that closer EU ties risk ending duty-free gas and oil supplies, threatening Armenia’s energy security and strategic cooperation with Moscow.