The end of an era: Russia loses its gas grip on Europe
Moscow's most potent leverage over Europe - its gas pipelines - has finally run dry, and there's no turning back the clock.
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FT: Orbán’s standoff with Brussels costs Hungary € 1 bn in lost funds, € 19 bn in frozen funds
Hungary permanently loses access to significant EU funding while experiencing an economic recession, prompting the government to seek Asian investments.
Binding guarantees essential for Ukraine while NATO membership remains a long-term aspiration, envoy says
Ukraine's incoming UN ambassador Andrii Melnyk says Ukraine seeks binding security commitments from European partners beyond political declarations.
Ukraine open to peace talks but Russia issues ultimatums, Ukrainian parliament chair says
Ukraine's foreign policy committee chair says Russia shows no genuine interest in peace negotiations, warns Putin may use Trump meeting to break isolation rather than pursue real talks.
Pressure Russia — the aggressor, not the victim — into peace talks, Polish FM Sikorski says
In addition, the Poland's foreign minister has advocated for increased European support to strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position rather than forcing concessions.
Ukraine urges transition from freezing to seizing Russian assets
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha calls for seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.
Ukraine negotiates new EU training program for strategic reserve brigades
EU military mission aims to train 75,000 Ukrainian troops by 2025, as Defense Minister Umerov negotiates new partnerships for strategic reserve brigade preparation.
EU top diplomat pushes for direct use of Russian frozen funds for Ukraine’s support
Kaja Kallas said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation. The G7 nations and EU now provide Ukraine a loan backed by proceeds from frozen Russian assets, not the assets themselves.
Pro-Moscow Orbán meets Trump, Musk to discuss his Ukraine “peace” initiatives
The Hungarian FM said PM Orbán will continue his "peace" efforts following his meeting with Trump in the US.
Russian asset proceeds fund new $20 billion US loan to Ukraine
US Treasury Dept announced the disbursement of $20 billion to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in the G7's $50 billion extraordinary revenue acceleration initiative.
Ukrainian app alerting of Russian missile attacks receives prestigious award
The app's latest updates include chemical and radiation threats, reflecting the danger Russia's war poses to Ukrainians daily
EU ready to cover $ 50 bn Ukraine loan if US withdraws, says Polish minister
Poland's deputy finance minister stated that the European Union is ready to compensate financially if the US pulls out of G7's Ukraine loan backed by proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Denmark allocates €6 million to help Ukraine rebuild energy infrastructure
Russian attacks destroyed nearly 90% of DTEK’s, the largest private energy company in Ukraine, generating capacity during the war.
Diamond giants Botswana and Angola agree to push Russia out of market
The world's top 2nd and 4th diamond producers are stepping up to help the G7 and EU prevent Russian stones from entering global markets.
Baltic states to sanction Georgia’s officials over crackdown on pro-EU protests
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia agreed sanctions on Georgian officials for suppressing pro-EU protests, while the EU signals further consequences over Tbilisi's democratic backsliding.
Pro-EU ruling party wins Romania’s parliamentary elections but far-right pushes for influence
Romania's Social Democrats won, but a surge in far-right votes led to a fragmented parliament, complicating coalition talks amid concerns over Russian influence.
New EU leaders visit Kyiv, reaffirm commitment to Ukraine
Newly appointed EU Council President Costa, High Representative Kallas, and Commissioner Kos, visits Kyiv to demonstrate continued support for Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression.
Two Georgian diplomats resign in protest of governmental crackdowns
Georgia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands David Solomonia and Ambassador to Bulgaria Otar Berdzenishvili resigned following the government’s decision…
Georgian police admit possible chemical use in water cannons as protesters report tear gas symptoms
"Beyond getting wet in the cold, people report severe eye burning and breathing difficulties," journalist Aka Zarkua says.
Georgian authorities deploy unprecedented force as pro-EU protests spread nationwide
On the second night, protests spread to different cities as police increase crackdown