Hungary blocks Ukraine's EU accession talks on internal market and competitiveness clusters, delaying critical negotiation stages amid concerns about enlargement pace.
Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a significant increase amid NATO’s evolving military spending landscape and U.S. pressure.
US extends temporary license for Serbian oil company NIS, allowing continued operations amid delays in Gazprom’s stake sale to MOL under sanctions.
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia overnight, injuring two civilians and damaging homes and infrastructure, amid ongoing attacks across eastern Ukraine.
The EU has commenced detailed accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, moving from preliminary stages to evaluating compliance with EU standards across key sectors.
Drone strikes caused fires at major Russian industrial sites including the Azot chemical plant, raising concerns over security and operational risks in defense-related industries.
US Treasury grants MOL a 10-day extension to negotiate the acquisition of Gazprom’s controlling stake in Serbian oil company NIS amid ongoing sanctions.
NATO confirms the drone that crashed in Romania is Russian-made, leading to calls for stronger air defenses and diplomatic retaliation amid regional tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin simplifies citizenship for Transnistria residents, removing language and history exam requirements, impacting the region's geopolitical and business landscape.
Lufthansa plans to cancel 20,000 flights through October 2026 and retire older aircraft to save over 40,000 tonnes of aviation fuel amid rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions.