Russia and Ukraine agree 30-day pause on energy strikes
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to suspend attacks on key energy infrastructure for 30 days, according to a statement published by the Kremlin on Tuesday.
EU leaders António Costa and Kaja Kallas visit Kyiv, reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine amid intensified Russian attacks and uncertainty over U.S. policy.
European Council President António Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv on Sunday, marking their first day in office with a strong show of support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Their visit highlights the EU’s continued backing of Ukraine, though future aid depends on member states' approval. Costa emphasised the EU's solidarity with Ukraine since the war began, reiterating their commitment to supporting its people. Kallas, known for her firm stance against Russia as Estonia's former prime minister, vowed the EU's determination to help Ukraine secure victory.
The visit comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks and uncertainty over U.S. policy under incoming President Donald Trump, who has criticised aid levels and called for an undefined swift end to the war.
On the battlefield, Russia advances in Donbas while targeting Ukraine's energy grid ahead of winter. Costa reaffirmed that peace must not reward aggression, urging unwavering support for Ukraine.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated on Thursday that purchasing U.S. weapons does not pose a security risk for his country, but emphasized the need for Europe to reduce its reliance on American defense systems. His comments come amid growing discussions within Europe.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilots, monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it navigated Australian waters, were alerted to a live-fire exercise via a civilian radio broadcast, defense officials revealed on Tuesday.
Mexican forces have dismantled a massive meth lab in Zacatecas, dealing a blow to a Sinaloa Cartel faction.
Serbia’s parliament has officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, setting a 30-day deadline for the formation of a new government or the calling of snap elections.
A devastating overnight drone attack on Kyiv, attributed to Russian forces, resulted in the deaths of three people, including a five-year-old child, and left ten others injured.
Israeli citizens have protested outside the Knesset and Prime Minister’s residence against a controversial law that would alter the judicial appointment committee, a move critics warn could shift power within the judiciary and spark a constitutional crisis.
The European Union’s enlargement process continues to move forward, but without mention of Georgia. In a speech at the European Policy Center in Brussels on March 25, European Council President Antonio Costa highlighted the EU’s commitment to integrating Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans.
Denmark on Wednesday welcomed a U.S. decision to confine a planned visit to Greenland to a military base after the plans triggered a spat between Copenhagen and the White House amid President Donald Trump's interest in taking over the island.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday night in Paris for a working dinner at the Élysée Palace, ahead of a "coalition of the willing" summit.
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