Rutte: Russia launched Oreshnik to force NATO into abandoning Ukraine, but it won’t happen
Security of Ukraine is security of the Alliance, he said.
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Serbia’s Vučić says Russian-owned Serbian refinery to fire up again mid-month
Serbia’s president confirmed the sanctioned NIS plant will begin producing oil derivatives by late January.
Zelenskyy vows to block Russian oil to Hungary — Hungary’s MOL says it can already go 80% non-Russian
Hungary’s top refiner made the claim just hours before Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with US President Donald Trump to seek sanctions relief.
Europe’s “self-sabotage”: Seven EU countries increase Russian energy imports while supporting Ukraine – Reuters
Even as they provide billions in aid to Ukraine, several EU countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Romania, have increased Russian energy imports in 2025, funding Moscow’s war effort as well.
EU needs special envoy for Ukraine after US blocks Europe’s peace role, two leaders say
The leaders of Finland and Croatia are calling on the EU to appoint a special envoy for Ukraine, mirroring the role of the US' Kellogg.
Orbán no longer alone: Rising nationalist wave in Central Europe threatens EU unity, aid for Ukraine
A surge of nationalist victories across Central Europe is creating new obstacles for EU aid to Ukraine, as leaders in Slovakia, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary align with Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow stance amid mounting public frustration over war-related economic pressures.
“Europe’s gas vault”: Ukraine offers its storage facilities to Croatia
The initiative aligns with broader European efforts to reduce dependence on Russian gas, reinforcing Ukraine's role as a key player in Europe's energy security.
Pro-Russian candidate wins Croatian presidential elections with 77% of vote
Croatia's presidential election has delivered a landslide victory to Zoran Milanović, who has openly challenged Ukraine's territorial integrity and criticized its national symbols.
Azov Brigade deploys Croatian rocket launcher near Donetsk Oblast’s New York
The Croatian RAK-SA-12 MLRS in the Toretsk sector demonstrates a lightweight, mobile system designed for rapid deployment and effective engagement against enemy forces.
Croatia to supply Ukraine with M-84 Tanks, M-80 IFVS
Croatia plans to send 30 upgraded M-84 tanks to Ukraine, while acquiring 50 new Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany as part of an expanded defense collaboration.
Diplomatic dispute erupts between Hungary and Croatia over Ukraine
The Croatian minister noted that his country should support Ukraine, otherwise, it could turn into Serbia and Hungary ''which are now publicly supporting Putin.''
European parts still reaching Russian ships despite sanctions, BBC finds
BBC investigation exposes shipments of parts for anti-sabotage boats and border patrol ships used by Russian military and security forces.
Ukraine partially localizes production of Croatian MV-4 demining vehicle
Ukraine has localized the production of the MV-4 mine clearance vehicle at 15% and plans to increase this to 25-30% by year-end, enhancing demining efforts during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.
Media: Supplier for Ukraine’s army acquires Croatian hotels
One of Ukrainian defense contractors supplying food to Ukraine’s military inflated egg prices, and used profits to buy luxury hotels abroad, Ukrainian journalists revealed.
Croatia transfers its all Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine as military aid
Croatia has provided its all Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine as part of military assistance, US Defense Secretary Lloyd…
European countries outdo US in supporting Ukraine, Lloyd Austin says
Germany, Britain, and Poland are the largest donors to Ukraine in terms of GDP.
AFP: Ukraine has been exporting grain through a Croatian port for over a year
Ukraine's grain exports, albeit a small portion, find a route through Croatia's Rijeka port, easing pressure on its struggling agriculture sector amidst the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine
Lessons from Croatia’s fight to exist show the way to EU for Ukraine
Croatia’s past is much like Ukraine’s present. But I hope that our futures will soon be the same…
Croatian gov’t recognizes Holodomor famine in Ukraine as genocide
The government of Croatia has recognized the Holodomor, an “artificial” famine in Ukraine in the early 1930s caused…
Sisters in misfortune: Ukrainian refugees in Croatia start life anew
Iryna and Viktoriia, two Ukrainian refugees, have been brought together by circumstance in the heart of Zagreb, the…