06:45
Russian Drone Strike Kills Two in Zaporizhzhia
A baby and a young woman were killed as a Russian drone hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, injuring nine others.
Orban: Hungary will decide if Ukraine can join EU
Reuters
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Saturday that Hungary will have a decisive role in determining Ukraine's potential EU membership, casting uncertainty over its European ambitions.
During his annual State of the Nation address in Budapest, Orban referred to Ukraine as a "buffer zone" between Russia and NATO, implying that this status would persist even after the ongoing three-year war with Russia concludes.
He also emphasised that Hungary would not back Ukraine's EU accession if it negatively impacts Hungarian farmers and businesses.
The EU began membership talks with Ukraine in June 2024, requiring unanimous approval from all 27 members for accession.
Orban, seen as the Kremlin’s closest ally in the bloc, has previously threatened to veto EU sanctions on Russia but ultimately backed them.
He also appeared to question Ukraine’s statehood, claiming the war was “not even about Ukraine, but about the territory called Ukraine” being placed under NATO control.
11:32
Washington set to hold separate talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Ukraine will send a delegation to Riyadh on the same day the U.S. is holding ceasefire negotiations there with a Russian delegation. President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, confirmed that the U.S.-Russia talks are scheduled for Monday in Riyadh.
09:54
Trump says US will sign Ukraine minerals deal soon
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the U.S. will soon sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine. He also expressed optimism about potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, following recent discussions with both leaders.
05:21
EU Summit Stalls on Ukraine Ammunition Funding
EU leaders ended their Brussels summit without endorsing a proposal to raise €5 billion for Ukraine’s ammunition, despite backing from Kyiv and top EU officials.
03:58
Russia’s Drone Attack Hits Odesa, Injures Three
A mass Russian drone attack on Odesa injured at least three people, including a young girl, and caused power outages across the city.
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