Kallas urged EU countries to avoid bilateral agreements with the US to maintain unity. She stated that Washington, Beijing, and Moscow want to divide the bloc.
Bulgaria's Eurovision victory caused a scandal due to the songwriter's ties to the Russian Federation. Dimitris Kontopoulos has collaborated with Philipp Kirkorov for years.
On Sunday morning, the Latvian military detected a UAV near the border with the Russian Federation. The drone left the country's territory after monitoring by NATO and Latvian forces.
UWW has allowed wrestlers from Russia and Belarus to compete under their own flags. The CCD called this decision a tool for legitimizing Russian aggression.
The leaders of the PRC and the Russian Federation agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation at an exhibition in Harbin. They plan to develop their economies by leveraging the geographical proximity of the two countries.
In the village of Dubovoye, a Russian aerial bomb hit a residential building. As a result of the incident, a man was killed, and the roof and utilities of the structure were damaged.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
Margus Tsahkna warned Europe against negotiations with the Russian Federation due to its vulnerable state and economic problems. The Minister calls for increased pressure and sanctions on the Kremlin.
A judge in Paris takes up a complaint against Prince Mohammed bin Salman in connection with the murder of journalist Khashoggi. The case concerns torture and enforced disappearance.
Martin Green suggested Russia's return if its broadcaster proves independence from the Kremlin. British politicians have called such a statement moral cowardice.
The occupiers are replacing Ukrainian priests with representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church. Religious structures are establishing military temples and providing supplies for the Russian army.
Russia and Belarus are intensifying the militarization of youth through military training camps and digital surveillance. Over 50 billion rubles have already been spent on these measures.
The vessel Sparta arrived in Tartus under escort to unload military goods. This is Russia's first delivery to Syria since the change of power in the country.
On May 19-20, Putin will visit the PRC for negotiations with Xi Jinping and the signing of a series of agreements. The visit will take place following the Chinese leader's summit with Donald Trump.
China's Ambassador to the UN called the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz ill-timed. Beijing calls on the parties to negotiate and hints at a possible veto of the document.
Traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been suspended due to the threat of a drone attack on the peninsula. Residents have been urged to charge their gadgets and remain calm.
The dictator simplified the procedure for obtaining Russian passports for adults and orphans in Transnistria. The decision is allegedly justified by the protection of human rights.
43-year-old Serhiy N. was detained in Spain and handed over to German law enforcement. He was collecting data on German facilities for potential Russian attacks.
Following Orbán's defeat in Hungary, pro-government media outlets are being closed and editors are being dismissed. Péter Magyar is preparing a media reform and the abolition of state advertising.
Preparations for Putin's visit to China are complete; he will meet with Xi Jinping. The parties will discuss the results of China's negotiations with Donald Trump.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, has survived more than 10 assassination attempts since 2020. Despite the threats, he continues to participate in peace negotiations with the Russian Federation
37 states have approved the creation of the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal in The Hague. It will try the top military and political leadership of Russia and Belarus for the crime of aggression.
The CCD has debunked Russian fakes regarding the Kh-101 missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv on May 14. Propaganda is concealing the deaths of 24 people and accusing Ukraine of staging the event.
The Russian Federation is recruiting female students into UAV units in exchange for waiving tuition debts. Despite promises that they would not serve on the front lines, the first deaths have already been recorded.
In the first quarter of 2026, Russia's GDP fell by 0. 3%, while Belarus's fell by 0.4%. The reasons were the high interest rates of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and Minsk's deep dependency.
ISW named Russia a bad-faith negotiator due to the massive strike on Kyiv. The Kremlin is tightening censorship to hide the vulnerability of its own rear.
The Russian Federation is expanding its network of "Avangard" and "Voin" centers for the militarization of youth. More than 50 billion rubles have already been spent on preparing schoolchildren for war.
Pirlo and Materazzi will attend the Russian Cup Superfinal at Luzhniki. The world champions will play against children and hold an autograph session for fans.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited ambassadors to the site of the missile strike on a residential building. Additionally, Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council and lowering flags at diplomatic missions.
Yana Lantratova has replaced Tatyana Moskalkova as the Russian Ombudsman. The SBU suspects the new official of kidnapping Ukrainian children from Kherson.
