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Mark Rutte: Many NATO countries are not providing enough aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for a fairer distribution of aid to Ukraine, after it became clear that the burden is falling on a limited number of allies.
German Chancellor Merz proposes new "associate member" status for Ukraine in the EU
Friedrich Merz proposes that Ukraine be granted "associate member" status in the EU with participation in meetings without voting rights and with a political obligation for mutual assistance, while full membership remains a more distant prospect.
British radio station apologizes for fake news about the death of King Charles III
Radio Caroline in Essex mistakenly triggered the monarch's death protocol due to a computer error and announced that King Charles III had died, after which it stopped broadcasting and publicly apologized.
Xi Jinping again fails to give the green light for "Power of Siberia 2", despite Putin's pressure
Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing hoping for a breakthrough on the "Power of Siberia 2" gas pipeline, but even after his fifth visit to China, there is no concrete contract – Moscow talks about an "understanding," while Beijing remains silent, and the price of gas remains the main obstacle.
Cyprus gives green light for own gas production from 2028
The government in Nicosia has approved the development plan for the "Cronos" field and the terms for the sale of gas from "Cronos" and "Aphrodite", paving the way for the first offshore Cypriot gas in 2028 and new concessions with "ExxonMobil".
US condemns Russian threats against Baltic states over Ukrainian drones
Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia threatened Latvia and other Baltic countries over allegedly planned Ukrainian drone strikes from their territory. Latvia and Ukraine called the claims "pure fiction," and the US warned that the UN is not a place for threats.
Alert in Vilnius: Lithuanian President and Prime Minister take shelter due to drone
On Tuesday, the Lithuanian capital was paralyzed due to a drone threat. The country's president and prime minister were forced to evacuate to a shelter immediately.
Austria starts gas production from the country's largest new field
The energy group OMV has started commercial production of natural gas from the Wittau field near Vienna, which is described as the most significant discovery in Austria in the last four decades and an important step toward greater energy independence for the country.
UK eases sanctions on Russian fuel: what has changed?
The UK government has eased sanctions on petroleum products from the Russian Federation that have been processed in third countries. We analyze how this will affect the market and prices.
Rebellion in the sky: Small airlines stand up against new EU compensation rules
Over 35 European airlines are calling for a revision of the EU261 reforms. High fuel prices and the geopolitical situation are threatening regional flights.
Chisinau summons Russian ambassador following Putin's decree on citizenship in Transnistria
Moldova has summoned the Russian ambassador following a series of actions by Moscow, including a decree by Vladimir Putin for simplified Russian citizenship for residents of Transnistria and a flight of a Russian drone over Moldovan airspace.
Head of "Teleradio-Moldova" resigns following "Eurovision 2026" jury vote scandal
Director General of "Teleradio-Moldova" Vlad Turcanu has resigned due to the scandal involving the Moldovan jury's scores at "Eurovision 2026", which deprived Ukraine of points and gave only 3 to Romania despite high public votes.
30 days of new travel restrictions to the US due to Ebola outbreak
The CDC is introducing a 30-day ban on entry to the U.S. for travelers who have been to Ebola hotspots in Africa, following a confirmed case of an American infected in the DR Congo. The WHO has declared the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern.
Beijing: "Xi Jinping's words on Ukraine" are a fabrication
The Chinese Foreign Ministry denied a "Financial Times" report, according to which Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin "might regret" the war in Ukraine. Beijing speaks of a "pure fabrication" against the backdrop of Putin's upcoming visit and the preparation of a voluminous declaration and dozens of bilateral agreements.
"Ryanair" braces for "worst-case scenario": high fuel costs, war, and risk of bankruptcies in aviation
"Ryanair" has an action plan for a severe escalation in the aviation fuel crisis and tensions in the Middle East. The company has hedged 80% of its fuel, expects bankruptcies among weaker carriers, and is betting on strong profits and flexible pricing instead of a separate fuel surcharge.