The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
EU foreign policy chief against appointing Schroeder as mediator with Putin

EU foreign policy chief against appointing Schroeder as mediator with Putin

Last weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the idea of the European Union mediating peace in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He named former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a possible EU mediator.

Landmark decision in China: legal ban on firing employees to replace them with AI

Landmark decision in China: legal ban on firing employees to replace them with AI

The Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court has ruled that it is illegal to dismiss a worker who has been replaced by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, in the USA, a bipartisan proposal on transparency is making progress.

Putin tries to lure Zelensky to Moscow and proposes old acquaintance as European mediator

Putin tries to lure Zelensky to Moscow and proposes old acquaintance as European mediator

Russian President Vladimir Putin is making sky-high demands for a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky celebrates Europe Day: "We defend not only Ukraine, but all of Europe"

Zelensky celebrates Europe Day: "We defend not only Ukraine, but all of Europe"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is celebrating Europe Day today "not in a formal way or with empty slogans," but with the understanding that Ukraine is an "inseparable part of the European family."

Putin promises victory during limited parade in Moscow

Putin promises victory during limited parade in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin used the parade marking Victory Day in Moscow's Red Square to express confidence in Russia's eventual victory in Ukraine. He praised the troops who he said are fighting "an aggressive force armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc".

Poland borrows 44 billion euros from European Union to modernize army

Poland borrows 44 billion euros from European Union to modernize army

Poland has become the first EU member state to sign a loan agreement under the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The European Commission is lending the country nearly 44 billion euros through the SAFE program.

Trump treks to Beijing next week

Trump treks to Beijing next week

US President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing next week for a two-day visit. The planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping could determine the next phase of US-China relations.

BBC finds out number of North Korean soldiers who died in Ukraine

BBC finds out number of North Korean soldiers who died in Ukraine

A BBC analysis reveals that at least 2,304 North Korean soldiers have died while deployed alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine. The BBC gets that information from photos of a new memorial museum in Pyongyang, which was solemnly opened by Kim Jong-un on April 26.

Controversy in Italy: "government hid EU letter rejecting hunting bill"

Controversy in Italy: "government hid EU letter rejecting hunting bill"

Several environmental associations have uncovered a letter from the European Commission that is said to reject Bill 1552 carried by Minister Lollobrigida, currently under discussion in the Senate.

37-year-old man with no residence or domicile suspected of attack on D66 office

37-year-old man with no residence or domicile suspected of attack on D66 office

It is now known that the suspect is a 37-year-old man with no residence or domicile. The police reported this in a press release.