Poland’s opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński urges blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks amid diplomatic disputes and ahead of Poland’s 2027 elections.
US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions that threaten critical global shipping lanes.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv injure two and trigger fires amid wider drone and missile attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions.
Russia’s aviation fuel imports from Belarus surged nearly fourfold in May 2026, reflecting challenges in domestic production and prompting strategic shifts in fuel sourcing amid refinery disruptions.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes after a drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions and impacting global energy markets.
Finland removes its ban on nuclear weapons import and storage, aligning its defense laws with NATO as it responds to regional security challenges posed by Russia.
Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny wins asylum in Germany after a three-year legal struggle and initial deportation refusals amid concerns over political persecution.
Russia closes Romanian consulate in St. Petersburg, declaring acting consul persona non grata in response to Romania shutting Russian consulate in Constanța after a drone incident.
France and Italy express reservations about the EU's proposed entry ban on Russian combatants, citing enforcement challenges and risks of broader application.
PACE adopted a resolution urging Georgia to halt opposition persecution and repeal repressive laws amid concerns over democratic backsliding and political tensions.
Donald Trump praised Ukrainian President Zelensky’s resilience in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war while criticizing European allies, highlighting shifting geopolitical and strategic dynamics.
A drone strike caused a fire at the Poltava oil depot near Krasnodar, disrupting regional fuel infrastructure amid broader attacks on energy facilities in Crimea.