Kremlin sets conditions for activation of Black Sea security agreement agreed with the US

The Kremlin says that the Black Sea security agreement agreed with the US will only come into effect after conditions are met, including the connection of Rosselkhozbank to SWIFT. Moscow insists on removing export barriers that were ignored in the previous grain deal.

Ukraine and Russia accused each other of violating the ceasefire, while the EU rejected Moscow’s demands on the Black Sea

Ukraine and Russia accused each other of violating the US-brokered ceasefire on strikes on energy facilities. The EU rejected Moscow’s Black Sea claims, and Zelenskyy called for sanctions after the Russian attacks.

Hungarian Foreign Minister is back in Moscow: why Szijjarto has become a symbol of Orban’s pro-Russian policy

Peter Szijjártó made his 13th visit to Moscow since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, reinforcing Hungary’s pro-Russian course. His frequent contacts with the Kremlin are causing concern among European allies.

NATO directly threatens Vladimir Putin with World War III and warns of a “full-scale” response

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has threatened Putin with a “devastating” response in the event of an attack on Poland or its allies, warning of World War III. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and the rearmament of Europe, the Alliance is preparing for the Russian threat by the end of the decade.