Europe at a crossroads: military spending, support for Ukraine and the threat of a split

Photo: Getty images European Union leaders will gather in Brussels to take strategic decisions on defence funding and support for Ukraine. Against the backdrop of the suspension of US military aid to Kyiv, the EU is seeking to strengthen its role in protecting its eastern borders. However, the ambitious plans may be blocked by Hungary, […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Only Trump can bring Moscow and Kyiv to the negotiating table

Photo:EPA/UPG The war in Ukraine must end, and for this to happen, both Russia and Ukraine must make concessions. This was stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an interview with Fox News journalist Sean Hannity. According to the US top diplomat, President Donald Trump is convinced that the conflict has reached a […]
Escalation between Russia and the West: Kremlin responds to Macron’s statements

Photo: Getty images Russian officials and parliamentarians have sharply criticised French President Emmanuel Macron after he said that Russia poses a threat to Europe. Moscow accused Paris of “dangerous rhetoric” that, in the Kremlin’s view, could lead to a global conflict. This was reported by Reuters. Macron has repeatedly stressed that European countries should be […]
Russia seeks new influence in Syria after Assad’s ouster – WSJ

Photo: Depositphotos Russia, which for years has supported the Bashar al-Assad regime and ensured that it remains in power until 2024, is now actively building contacts with the new Syrian leadership. Two months ago, Moscow called them terrorists, but now the Kremlin sees an opportunity to maintain its position in the region, the Wall Street […]