Bulgaria intends to veto the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to its economy and energy sector, notably concerns over Lukoil's operations.
UAE reportedly agreed to unfreeze billions in Iranian oil revenues to halt attacks, but denies the claims amid ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Armenia’s ruling party leads parliamentary elections amid opposition disputes and Russia’s trade restrictions, signaling geopolitical shifts that may impact regional markets.
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas warns that Russia, China, and the US use divide-and-rule tactics to weaken European Union unity, urging member states to maintain collective strength.
Germany accelerates development of long-range weapons after US declines to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russian Iskander threats in Kaliningrad and reinforce European deterrence.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemns Russian TV host Solovyov's insults, prompting Italy to summon Russia’s ambassador amid broad political support and media coverage.