Ukraine achieves largest ground advance in two years
Ukraine has achieved its largest ground advance since the Ukrainian army invaded Russia's Kursk province as a surprise counterattack two years ago.
U.S. considers Greenland once again
U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry visited Greenland this week. On location, he called for a renewed US military and economic presence on the island.
The Netherlands lacks clear insight into sabotage risks in the North Sea
The Netherlands is not sure whether the its critical infrastructure in the North Sea, with gas and electricity pipelines, data and telecom cables, is sufficiently protected. Trouw reports that this is a conclusion drawn by the Court of Audit in a new report.
China seeks European factories to produce their cars
Chinese automakers are beginning to look across borders for suitable locations to start manufacturing cars. In particular, Latin America and Europe are attracting China's attention.
Europe strikes 'unbalanced trade deal': U.S. avoids import duties while Europe pays
It took a lot of hard work but after 10 months of negotiations, the European Union has finally found a compromise on the implementation of the trade agreement already reached with the United States last summer.
EU considers Merkel or Draghi as envoy to Putin
The EU is considering appointing a special envoy to open formal negotiations with Putin on Ukraine. Angela Merkel, former German chancellor, and Mario Draghi, former president of the European Central Bank and former prime minister of Italy, are emerging as the leading candidates. This was reported by The Financial Times.
Highest number of Ukrainian civilian deaths in almost a year
In April this year, 238 Ukrainian civilians were killed by Russian attacks. This is the highest death toll since July 2025. Another 1,404 people were injured, 18 percent more than a year ago.
NATO plane shoots down drone over Estonia
A Romanian NATO F-16 shot down a drone over Estonia on Tuesday. According to Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, it was probably a Ukrainian drone en route to Russia, which accidentally entered Estonian airspace. He reported this at a press conference.
65,000 military and 200 missile launchers: Putin provokes at EU and NATO gates
Ukraine describes Russia and Belarus' military exercises as an "unprecedented provocation".
Russian and Belarusian gymnasts welcome to international championships World Gymnastics
The international gymnastics federation World Gymnastics has decided to lift restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus. Consequently, according to Russian news agency TASS, Russian athletes will now be allowed to participate in competitions again under the national flag and with their own national anthem.