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In early 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sparking a war that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands. During Donald Trump’s presidency, the United States — traditionally a strong financial and military backer of Ukraine — shifted its posture, growing closer to Russia and distancing itself from Kyiv. Following a…

Brussels/Strasbourg – During the May plenary session, Members of the European Parliament (EP) discussed the significant power outage that impacted Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France. Two Slovak MEPs from the EP Committee on the Environment shared their insights on the incident and potential preventive measures when speaking with TASR. Michal Wiezik (RE, PS)…

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (Eurotoday) – As Red Sebastian gears up for the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, the newly created municipality of Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht held its inaugural EuroFUSION Song Contest over the weekend. The event took place in the sub-municipality of Bazel, providing an ideal venue for the celebration. With Belgium’s Red Sebastian preparing to take the…

Ljubljana – The Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob, announced that the Slovenian government plans to allocate two percent of the country’s GDP for defense and security policy this year. This figure is set to gradually rise to three percent of GDP by 2030. The government is prepared to deviate from EU fiscal rules if…

The newly elected pope has made his first major international appeal, urging world leaders and communities to work toward a “just, authentic, and lasting” peace in Ukraine. He also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the need to halt violence and prioritize humanitarian efforts. In his statement, the pope stressed the importance of…

Muscat (Eurotoday) – On Sunday, senior negotiators from Iran and the United States resumed talks to address ongoing disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program, according to Iranian state media. The renewed dialogue comes as Washington adopts a firmer stance ahead of former President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to key Middle Eastern allies. Can the U.S. and…

Madrid – On Friday, representatives from over thirty European nations, including EU foreign ministers like Spain’s José Manuel Albares and High Representative Kaja Kallas, visited Ukraine in a symbolic show of support for the establishment of a new special tribunal related to the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the international delegation, emphasizing the…

U.S. President Donald Trump praised recent diplomatic developments as “a potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine,” saying they could result in “hundreds of thousands of lives being saved.” In a televised address broadcast from the Kremlin early Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for renewed negotiations with Ukraine—his first public offer to do so…

Delhi/Islamabad (Eurotoday) – India and Pakistan have agreed to halt hostilities following a flurry of cross-border strikes that stirred fears of a wider conflict. Officials from both countries confirmed that a ceasefire is in effect, although explosions were reported in India-administered Kashmir and parts of Pakistan just hours after the announcement. The unexpected truce was…

LVIV (ANP) – On Friday afternoon, the statutes for an independent international tribunal were officially ratified in Lviv, Ukraine, with signatures from Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign affairs chief, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andri Sybiha. Numerous EU foreign ministers attended the event, including representatives from Germany and France, although the Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Caspar…