Portugal open to future peacekeeping role in Ukraine, PM says
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro on Saturday did not rule out his country taking part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine once the Russia‑Ukraine conflict ends, according to Interfax‑Ukraine. At…
EU agrees €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but squabbles over frozen Russian assets expose the bloc’s deep divisions
Richard Whitman, University of Kent; Royal United Services Institute and Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham By agreeing to provide a loan of €90 billion (£79 billion) for the years 2026-2027,…
Ukraine Envoy Urges Egypt’s Role in $600 Billion Reconstruction
Ukraine’s ambassador to Egypt has called for stronger economic cooperation and trade ties, saying his country will need international help for postwar reconstruction projects estimated at $600 billion. Ambassador Mykola…
Russia Vows Swift Response to EU Asset Freeze
Russia warned Saturday it will retaliate against the European Union’s decision to freeze Russian assets, calling the move illegal and a violation of international law. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova…
Türkiye Condemns Missile Strike on Turkish-Owned Ship in Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Port
Türkiye voiced concern Friday after a Turkish-owned civilian vessel was struck by a missile at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port near Odesa, causing damage but no casualties, according to the Foreign Ministry.…
EU Blocks Transfers of Russian Central Bank Assets Amid Ukraine Conflict
The Council of the European Union on Friday moved to temporarily prohibit any transfers of immobilized assets belonging to Russia’s central bank back to Moscow, citing the ongoing war in…
Netherlands Pledges Additional €700 Million Support for Ukraine in 2026
The Dutch government announced Monday it will provide an extra €700 million ($812 million) in support for Ukraine next year, despite warning of budgetary limits. According to a letter signed…
Russia Says It Shot Down Missiles, Drones in Latest Ukraine Strikes
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday its air defense systems shot down five long‑range Ukrainian “Neptune” cruise missiles, a U.S.-made HIMARS rocket and 1,120 drones over the past week. The ministry…