Europe
Poland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative, and Finland plans to allow the storage of nuclear weapons. Europe is strengthening its security.
NASC joined the four-year SnowPI project to study the cryosphere of the Polar Regions. Research will be conducted at the Academician Vernadsky station.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on allies to increase the production of air defense systems and drones. The key topic of the upcoming summit in Ankara will be the defense industry.
Ukraine is preparing new bilateral agreements and expanding defense cooperation. The President announced details regarding the format of the Drone Deal in the near future.
The Norwegian government has approved a state plan for the development of the Fens deposit, which contains neodymium and praseodymium. The project will strengthen European security and industry.
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 investigation confirmed Russia's deliberate attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant using UAVs. Repairing the shield damage will cost at least 500 million euros.
The German Minister of Defense plans to increase the size of the army to 460,000 personnel. The main goal of the strategy is to counter threats from Russia.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine met with the ARES expert council to discuss the situation at the front. The Defense Forces are systematically thwarting the enemy's plans to seize the country.
In April, Russia reduced oil production by 300-400 thousand barrels per day due to strikes on oil refineries and ports. This is the largest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The largest manufacturer, Karex, is increasing product costs due to logistical problems and more expensive raw materials. Delivery times for goods to the US and Europe have doubled.
Ukraine has fulfilled all EU requirements to receive the financial support package. The parties also discussed the implementation of the unique Drone Deal protection system.
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.
Tokyo has allowed the sale of missiles and vessels abroad to strengthen its defense industrial base. The government will assess each sale individually instead of using five categories.
The German Foreign Ministry protested Russia's intimidation of European companies. Berlin called Moscow's actions an unacceptable attempt to undermine support for Ukraine.
Donald Trump criticized the Obama deal and promised a new agreement to guarantee peace. Negotiations between the US and Iran are expected to resume in Pakistan.
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.
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.
Fatih Birol proposed a new route for oil exports from Iraq to Turkey. The project is intended to strengthen Europe's energy security and reduce logistical risks.
Due to the underproduction of 500 million barrels of oil, the global market lost $50 billion. The Persian Gulf countries and the aviation industry suffered the biggest losses.
IATA warns of possible flight cancellations in Europe from late May. The reason for the fuel shortage is the war in the Middle East and the blockade of the strait.
The NATO Secretary General considers a US withdrawal unlikely and calls on Europe to increase defense spending. Washington remains a key guarantor of the Alliance's security.
The President offered Ukraine's experience in maritime defense for security in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the importance of unity due to risks to air defense.
The European Commission will propose that countries share kerosene due to reduced imports. The plan includes the creation of a fuel observatory and subsidies for airlines.
The head of the President's Office called manual control the cause of corruption and invited activists to cooperate. He emphasized the importance of common rules.
Sweden has allocated 4 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is discussing the transfer of Gripen aircraft. The parties also agreed on humanitarian aid and energy resilience.
To conclude the agreement, the parties need to extend the truce. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens a global food crisis and a further increase in oil prices.
The European Commission has refuted the IEA's statement about kerosene reserves running out in six weeks. Currently, there are no signs of a systemic shortage or a threat of flight cancellations.
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure demands an increase in euro-based tokens. EU banks plan to launch their own digital currency in 2026.
The King of Sweden began his visit by honoring the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the monarch for showing respect to the heroes.