Financial Times
Washington is discussing the deployment of nuclear weapons in new European countries to reassure allies. This would allow more states to host DCA (Dual-Capable Aircraft).
The Danish shipyard Fayard is repairing Russian Arc7 gas carriers despite government protests. It is the only company in the EU providing such services until sanctions are introduced in 2027.
More than half of Russia's shadow fleet is corroding and threatens an environmental disaster. The vessels are over 20 years old, lack insurance and proper maintenance, and should be scrapped.
Fire Point will launch over 200 satellites for a sovereign communication system. The first major batch of spacecraft will be placed into orbit as early as 2027.
Xi Jinping criticized Japan's rearmament at a meeting with Trump. Beijing is dissatisfied with Tokyo's military spending and statements regarding Taiwan.
Xi Jinping told Trump that Putin might regret the invasion of Ukraine. The leaders also discussed cooperation against the International Criminal Court.
Britain and the Gulf states are finalizing free trade negotiations. The deal is expected to contribute up to £3.1 billion annually to the British economy.
Rutte will discuss investments in air defense and missiles with defense companies. The goal is to strengthen Europe and demonstrate to Donald Trump a readiness for spending.
Fire Point will launch dozens of satellites in 2027 and scale up rocket production. According to the company's chief designer, Shtilerman, two satellites have already been launched this year.
US fuel exports reached a record high due to the war with Iran and global shortages. Domestic gasoline prices have risen to a four-year high.
Global oil inventories fell by 200 million barrels in April due to the war in the Middle East. Fuel reserves have reached an eight-year low.
The plan includes seats in the European Parliament without voting rights and market access without subsidies. It also proposes involvement in the European Union's mutual defense.
The US State Department will issue limited-edition passports featuring Trump's portrait for the 250th anniversary of independence. The pages will depict the face and signature of the current president.
Airlines are cutting flights due to a doubling of fuel prices. However, this will not stop the oil crisis without a reduction in consumption in other sectors.
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.
Paris and Berlin rejected Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU due to bureaucracy. The proposed status excludes voting rights and access to the bloc's common budget.
Russia is preparing a large-scale mobilization, potentially for a new offensive. The direction of the aggressor's actions will depend on the reaction of NATO states.
Rumen Radev's coalition received 44. 7% of the votes in the parliamentary elections. The politician opposes supplying weapons to Ukraine and supports ties with Russia.
The GUR states that Russia plans to seize Donbas by September with the help of 20,000 reservists. Experts consider these forces insufficient for a large-scale breakthrough.
The Russian Federation plans to involve 20,000 reservists for an offensive in the southeast. The enemy's goal is the complete occupation of Donetsk and Luhansk regions by autumn.
The IRGC bought the TEE-01B device to monitor military facilities in the Middle East. China denies the deal and threatens countermeasures in case of new sanctions.
The US Vice President returned without results after 21 hours of negotiations with Tehran. His support for Orbán in Hungary also did not help the ally.
Brussels expects reforms and support for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine from the new Hungarian government. To receive the funds, Budapest must fulfill 27 EU conditions.
The US is imposing a full embargo on ship passage through the strait to pressure Tehran. This decision threatens the stability of energy markets and rising prices.
Iran demands sole control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to levy fees. The parties exchanged documents and proceeded to the expert level.
Tehran has set a fee of $1 per barrel of oil for vessels. Payment in cryptocurrency is intended to protect transactions from tracking and sanctions.
A drone attacked the East-West pipeline, a key route for oil exports to the Red Sea. Saudi Aramco is assessing the damage after the incident on Wednesday.
Brussels urges governments to limit aid due to rising energy prices. Officials fear a new wave of inflation and rising national debt.
The group "Ashab al-Yamin" claimed responsibility for arsons and explosions in Britain, France, and the Netherlands. Police have already arrested several suspects.
The European Union is developing plans for a prolonged crisis and rising prices due to the war in the Middle East. Brussels is considering releasing oil reserves.