The newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister will strengthen cooperation with Austria and the Visegrad Group. Magyar aims to unblock 18 billion euros from the EU and study Donald Tusk's experience.
The White House has developed a ranking of NATO members based on their level of support for the US and defense spending. Countries face troop redeployments and restrictions on arms sales.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on three ships and detained the container ships MSC Francesca and Epaminondas. Oil prices rose amid the escalation.
EU ambassadors have provisionally agreed on a loan to Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Final approval is expected on Thursday after the procedures are completed.
Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.
The European Union has initiated a written procedure to provide a loan to Ukraine and implement new restrictions against Russia. This was reported by journalist Rikard Jozwiak.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
EU foreign ministers rejected the initiative to terminate the agreement with Israel. Germany and Italy blocked the proposal from Spain and Ireland.
Scott Bessent announced the blocking of Iranian ports by the US Navy to stop the regime's revenues. All individuals and vessels facilitating trade will be sanctioned.
Iran's UN envoy announced readiness for a meeting in Islamabad after the unblocking of ports. Trump continues the naval blockade until an agreement is reached.
Global oil prices are rising amid Trump's decision to extend the truce with Iran while maintaining the blockade. The market remains tense due to restrictions.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed Kaja Kallas's initiative regarding restrictions for occupiers. Sybiha called on all EU countries to support this fair step.
EU foreign ministers have agreed on new restrictions against individuals responsible for the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Freedom of navigation is inviolable.
Ukraine has fulfilled the conditions for receiving financial support and opening negotiation clusters with the EU. The parties also agreed to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
Specialists have completed repairs to the damaged section of the oil pipeline to restore its operation. Zelenskyy expects the EU support package to be unblocked.
The President, together with the military leadership, analyzed the enemy's updated plans. A list of upcoming operations has been approved and the needs of the front have been determined.
US Armed Forces inspected the M/T Tifani vessel to combat Iran's support networks. The Pentagon continues to enforce maritime law.
The US President announced Iran's violation of the ceasefire before negotiations. Tehran also accuses Washington and announced the preparation of new measures.
Pro-government media claim foreign interference and preparation of unrest. Opposition channels reject the accusations and call them disinformation.
A Siberian institute proposes to restore old aircraft for small aviation. The project is hampered by the lack of engines and sanctions on foreign components.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced payments to Ukraine by early June. Funding for the current year is secured with the support of the G7 and the IMF.
SBU drones hit a station where the export grade Urals oil is formed. Five raw material tanks were damaged, which reduces Russia's oil revenues.
Swedish intelligence has exposed Russia's concealment of real inflation at 15%. To cover the budget deficit, Moscow needs an oil price of over $100.
Ukraine plans to resume oil transit to secure a €90 billion loan from the EU. The President expects Hungary to unblock the financing.
The President held a meeting with diplomats regarding activities in April and May. Priorities included a support package for Ukraine and new restrictions against Russia.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
The price of gas at the TTF hub rose amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's refusal to engage in dialogue. The market is reacting to the threat of attack and blockade of ships.
Ship traffic through the strait almost ceased after the US Navy seized an Iranian vessel. Brent oil prices rose to $94.75 due to the threat to the truce.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania did not allow the Slovak Prime Minister to fly through their territory to the parade. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on other states to follow this step.
French prosecutors will question Musk regarding the dissemination of child sexual abuse material and deepfakes. They are also investigating possible manipulation of Grok AI to boost stock prices.