Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged with Trump's envoys on advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war amid ongoing high-level talks with European leaders.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian troops from peacekeeping roles due to documented sexual crimes, calling for Russia's withdrawal from the UN amid 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.
US Treasury’s OFAC extends MOL’s deadline to June 16 to finalize acquisition of Gazprom’s stake in Serbia’s oil refiner NIS amid sanctions-induced disruptions.
Kyiv faced multiple overnight air raid alerts due to Russian drone incursions and ballistic threats, with Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting hundreds of UAVs targeting key regions.
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia causing fire and partial power outage; emergency services respond amid warnings of further aerial bomb threats.
Ukraine apologized to Greece after a sea drone carrying explosives was found near Lefkada Island, citing Russian aggression as the root cause and pledging to prevent future incidents.
Tatiana Kurashkevich, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Georgia on U.S. sanctions evasion charges, highlighting intensified international enforcement and potential trade sector impacts.
Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian cities Zaporizhzhia, Konotop, and Kherson cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, marking intensified hostilities.
The US House passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and boosting military aid for Ukraine, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.
Rosneft advisor Andrei Bezrukov forecasts a prolonged war for Russia lasting decades, urging economic and state reforms to integrate defense priorities amid recent drone attacks.
Finnish authorities have seized €3.7 million of Russian assets to enforce Naftogaz’s $5 billion arbitration award tied to Crimea expropriations.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Leningrad region hours before the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, prompting air defense responses and airport restrictions.
Rheinmetall signs a €5.7 billion arms deal with Romania, funded by the EU’s Security Action for Europe program, marking a significant boost in European defense procurement.
Russia launched overnight drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple deaths, injuries, and widespread damage amid heightened conflict.
Drone attacks on Kharkiv and Odessa damaged residential buildings and injured seven people amid the ongoing conflict, with fires and structural damage reported.
Drone attacks in Rostov and Saratov regions ignite fires at oil storage and refinery facilities, causing infrastructure damage but no reported casualties.
NATO confirms the drone that crashed into a Romanian residential building is Russian-made, intensifying regional security concerns near the Ukraine border.
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.
Investigations reveal Western governesses teach foreign languages to Vladimir Putin’s alleged children, with annual costs reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars.
A Russian drone crashed onto a Romanian apartment rooftop during attacks on Ukraine, causing fire, injuries, and evacuation amid heightened regional tensions.
Former RT France chief Kseniya Fedorova joins French right-wing channel CNews, continuing pro-Kremlin broadcasts after Russia Today’s European ban.
Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation deal, signaling potential arms transfers and expanded strategic ties between Moscow and Kabul.
The EU delays appointing a negotiator for talks with Russia, focusing first on clarifying goals and increasing sanctions pressure amid the Ukraine conflict.
Russia plans a 1-2 month ban on diesel and aviation kerosene exports due to refinery disruptions caused by increased drone attacks on fuel plants.
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.
Kremlin refuses to forward Cannes winner Zvyagintsev’s anti-war appeal, illustrating the widespread silencing of dissenting voices among millions of Russians.
Senior Kremlin officials warned President Putin against harsher internet restrictions amid economic losses and rising public dissatisfaction in Russia.
Russian missile strikes on May 24 inflicted severe damage on Kyiv’s National Chernobyl Museum and multiple cultural sites, with up to 40% of exhibits lost and several institutions forced to close temporarily.
Five more victims recovered from Starobelsk university dormitory rubble, raising fatalities to 21 after Ukrainian strike amid conflicting military claims.
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv causing casualties and fires, with possible use of the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile raising escalation concerns in Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's president and key European leaders held a video conference to advance diplomatic efforts amid stronger Ukrainian battlefield positions and increased intelligence sharing.
Hungary swiftly reinstates ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports and reverses ICC withdrawal, affecting regional trade flows and market dynamics.
NATO intelligence reveals Russia’s potential deployment of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles on the ocean floor, signaling a new strategic dimension in underwater deterrence.
Lukoil’s NORSI refinery in Nizhny Novgorod halves capacity after Ukrainian drone strikes, impacting a quarter of Russia’s refining output.
NATO confirms ongoing delivery of US air defense missiles to Ukraine under the PURL program, reinforcing Western support amidst the prolonged conflict.
The UK authorized indefinite imports of diesel and aviation fuel from Russian oil processed abroad, responding to rising fuel prices and global energy supply tensions.
Russian military strikes damaged port and energy infrastructure in southern Ukraine, while drone attacks targeted urban areas in Kharkiv, signaling escalating conflict impacts on critical sectors.
Moscow has granted agrément for Clemens von Goetze to become Germany's next ambassador amid tense Russo-German relations and ongoing diplomatic reshuffles.
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.
Russian drone and missile attacks overnight caused injuries and damage to residential areas in Odesa and Dnipro, with emergency services responding to fires and casualties.
The US Treasury has let expire its temporary waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments, ending a brief regulatory easing amid high energy prices.
Russian forces conducted drone and missile strikes overnight on May 17 targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, causing property damage and injuries but no reported fatalities.
Putin's decree simplifies Russian citizenship for Transnistrian residents by removing language and history exam requirements, affecting regional market and geopolitical dynamics.
President Zelensky and German officials discuss advancing air defense and drone production after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv.
Latvia’s ruling coalition collapses after Defense Minister resigns over drone incursions, sparking calls for new government formation ahead of elections.
Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone strike on Kyiv causing fires, building collapses, and multiple casualties amid ongoing rescue operations.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals linked to the military-industrial complex, extending measures against key defense suppliers and lobbyists.
Serbia holds its first joint military exercises with NATO forces, involving 600 troops, marking a key moment in Balkan military cooperation amid ongoing regional tensions.