Norway further tightens its restrictions on entry of Russian citizens due to Kremlin’s war against Ukraine
The new rules come after a previous tightening of visa rules for Russians in 2022.
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US Ambassador Brink says Ukraine’s reforms positively impact economy amid Russia’s war
The US praised Ukraine's economic reforms, specifically the new law on corporate governance, said the US ambassador in Kyiv.
Neutral nations enjoying NATO protection should join alliance, UK defense chief says
Britain's defense chief Grant Shapps called for neutral nations benefiting from NATO's protection to join the alliance, citing Russia's threat to European security.
“Shock and Awe”: the missing element in the West’s Ukraine strategy
For more than two years, Western governments have trickled weapons and ammunition into Ukraine and imposed financial and trade sanctions on Russia, sometimes with little coordination. The sooner they can embrace a "shock and awe" campaign reminiscent of Colin Powell's Gulf War strategy, the better it will be for everyone.
Politico: Brussels push to start Ukraine’s EU membership talks in June
EU diplomats are planning to start formal negotiations on Ukraine's membership by 25 June.
The Moscow Times: Russia unilaterally decides to redraw maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea
Russian authorities have decided unilaterally to change the country's maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, declaring new internal waters and adjusting geographical coordinates, according to a draft government decree published on the legal acts portal.
Baerbock reaffirms Germany’s support for Zelenskyy as president of Ukraine
On the morning of May 21, Baerbock arrived in Kyiv for her seventh visit to Ukraine in two years.
The Case for Ukraine’s NATO Accession
At the signing ceremony of the North Atlantic Treaty on 4 April 1949, then-US President Harry Truman remarked…
ABC News: US top diplomat Nuland says aid crucial for Ukraine to hit bases inside Russia
Nuland advocates for a shift in the US assistance strategy, suggesting that bases within Russia should be considered fair targets if used for launching attacks or supplying troops into Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive advanced YPR-765 armored vehicles from the Netherlands
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced during an online meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format that the Netherlands will supply Ukraine with YPR-765 armored vehicles.
Europe finds its courage to stand up to Russia
From debates of troop deployment to speeches about the pre-war era, there is a growing sense in the EU that the time for appeasing Putin has passed
Estonian PM: NATO training Ukraine’s army inside Ukraine poses no risk of conflict with Russia
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that NATO allies training Ukrainian soldiers within Ukraine does not risk escalating the war or provoking direct conflict with Russia.
Kyiv seeks support from 40 global universities ahead of peace talks
This way, Ukraine seeks to receive more support before of the upcoming Global Peace Summit, as tensions escalate with Russia.
Estonian government ‘seriously’ discusses sending troops to Ukraine for non-combat tasks
Estonia's national security advisor, Madis Roll, revealed that the government is engaged in "serious" discussions about deploying troops to western Ukraine for non-combat duties.
ISW: Putin prepares for protracted war in Ukraine and possibly for future confrontation with NATO
Experts suggest that the Kremlin expects newly-appointed Defense Minister Andrei Belousov to enhance the country's defense industry to bolster weapon production for the war against Ukraine.
German government reiterates opposition to NATO no-fly zone over Ukraine
Despite recent appeals by German politicians, the government reiterates opposition to a NATO no-fly zone over Ukraine, citing previous alliance denial.
Georgians protest against Russian influence and “foreign agent” bill ahead of final voting
More than 50,000 demonstrators flooded the streets of Tbilisi on May 11, opposing the "foreign agent" bill that could curtail freedom of speech and bolster Russian influence in Georgia.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 808: UK announces largest ever military aid package to Ukraine
As the UK announces its largest ever military aid package to Ukraine, while Belgium allocates millions to rebuild Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
German politicians suggests NATO shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine
Defending Ukraine’s airspace from Poland and Romania could establish a safe zone that extends up to 70 kilometers into Ukrainian territory, thereby strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy urges allies to speed up weapons supply at meeting with President of Slovakia Zuzana Čaputová in Kyiv
The leaders discussed military assistance and Ukraine's accession to the EU during a meeting in Kyiv.
