EU to discuss possible negotiations with Russia at informal meeting in Cyprus
Foreign ministers of European Union member states are planning to discuss the prospects of resuming negotiations with Russia at an informal meeting in Cyprus on 27–28 May, and to develop common requirements that Brussels will present to Moscow. The meeting, held in the Gymnich format, is expected to cover a…
Poland’s сorruption-accused ex-justice minister takes refuge in the United States
Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland’s former justice minister and a wanted fugitive, has confirmed he is currently on American soil. The news was reported by Polish outlets Gazeta Wyborcza and TVN24. According to sources, Ziobro and his wife Patrycja Kocka fled Hungary, where he had until recently enjoyed the protection of Prime…
The European Union prepares a new strike against the shadow fleet
The European Union is actively working on a new, 21st package of sanctions against Russia. The primary focus is expected to be on further restricting the activities of Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers, which is used to circumvent the oil price cap and fund the war. According to European diplomats…
Britain and France prepare international vessel escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom and France will today hold multilateral talks involving more than 40 countries to coordinate contributions to a European maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to strengthen the security of maritime shipping following the achievement of a stable ceasefire in the region. The…
64% of Hungarians expect improvement in relations with Ukraine under Peter Magyar’s government
According to a fresh poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), the majority of voters for Hungary’s new ruling party Tisza, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, are counting on a warming of relations with Kyiv. 64% of respondents among those who voted for Tisza in the parliamentary…