Germany is back: Merz’s first visit to Paris and Warsaw opens a new era of European politics

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chose Paris and Warsaw for his first foreign visit, demonstrating Berlin’s ambitious foreign policy reset.
The US proposes a 30-day truce and a demilitarised zone: Kellogg outlines potential scenario for war freeze

US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg proposed the creation of a demilitarised zone along the frontline in Ukraine and a 30-day ceasefire with the participation of an international coalition.
Romania responds to Putin: the real threat is Russia, not NATO bases

After Putin’s new statements about the alleged threat from NATO in Romania and Bulgaria, Bucharest said that joining the Alliance is a sovereign choice of citizens, and that the real threat is Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
High-profile trial of ‘Kremlin spies’ begins in London: group of Bulgarians acted for GRU across Europe

The trial of six Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia in the UK, Germany, Austria, Spain and Montenegro begins in London. The targets include journalists, dissidents, and military facilities.