Hormuz blockade: EU jet fuel at risk

The European Commission warns that the European Union could face severe aviation fuel shortages after June. This risk is heavily tied to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Merz proposes phased EU entry for Kyiv

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested Monday that Ukraine may need to accept territorial concessions in a future peace deal with Russia. He explicitly linked these potential losses to Kyiv's prospects for European Union membership.

Aliyev and Zelensky forge defense ties

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has affirmed Baku's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and proposed joint weapons production to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to The Moscow Times.

White House weighs Rubio for 2028 run

Donald Trump’s inner circle is increasingly considering Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential presidential candidate for 2028. This shifts him from an unlikely contender to a serious prospect, according to Politico, as cited by Astra.

Russian drone safely detonated in Romania

Romanian authorities safely detonated a crashed Russian drone on Saturday afternoon. The controlled explosion occurred near Lake Brateș in the southeastern city of Galați, following the temporary evacuation of 535 residents.

Trump mocks Harry's Ukraine plea

Prince Harry visited the Ukrainian city of Bucha in the Kyiv region, paying tribute to the civilian victims of Russian massacres during the city's occupation. The Duke of Sussex visited the memorial near St. Andrew the First-Called Church, the site where mass graves were discovered in 2022, and spoke with the local parish priest.

Russian drone hits Romania, forcing evacuations

Romanian authorities evacuated 217 people from the outskirts of Galați on Saturday morning. The mass evacuation followed the crash of a Russian drone carrying a suspected explosive payload.

Von der Leyen rebuffs Merz over Iran sanctions push

EU leaders gathered in Cyprus have rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to gradually lift sanctions on Tehran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Kuban university video call hacked by Ukrainian forces

Students at the Kuban State Agrarian University faced an unexpected intervention during a mandatory military recruitment briefing. A video conference intended to persuade students to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense was breached by an individual identifying as a Ukrainian soldier.

Nuclear safety gaps persist amid Ukraine war, expert says

Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, critical safety lessons remain unheeded while regional risks escalate due to the war in Ukraine. Valeriu Cazac, President of the Chernobyl Association in Chisinau, warns that Moldova remains dangerously vulnerable to potential nuclear incidents.

UK and France lead plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz

A unified strategic plan is essential to secure the Strait of Hormuz, British and French defense ministers told military leaders during a high-level summit in London.

Thousands join Yerevan torchlight vigil for genocide victims

Thousands of citizens and officials gathered at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial on April 23 and 24 to honor the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide.