Putin Seeks Armistice, Retain Gains in Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to stop the war in Ukraine through a negotiated armistice that recognizes the current frontlines, reports Reuters

UN Court Halts Israel's Rafah Offensive: Urges Hostage Release

"The United Nations International Court of Justice has decreed that Israel must promptly cease its military offensive and other operations in Rafah, a city located in the southern Gaza Strip, citing an 'imminent danger' to the Palestinian populace,” as reported by the BBC.

Romanian Citizen Detained for Spying for Russia: DIICOT Charges

A Romanian citizen has been accused by the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime Offences (DIICOT) of gathering and sending military information to the Russian Embassy in Bucharest, reports Europa Liberă.

Mallorca Restaurant Collapse Leaves Several Dead, Many Injured

At least four people died and at least 12 others were injured after a roof collapsed on a two-story building on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Thursday.

EU Commission Warns Georgia: Repeal Foreign Agents Law or Lose Candidacy

Georgia faces the potential loss of its candidacy for EU membership should it fail to repeal the legislation pertaining to foreign agents.

Boost for Ukraine: Spain Sends Military Aid, Urges Defense Investment

Spain is sending a new military aid package to Ukraine, including a batch of Leopard tanks and missiles specifically designed for Patriot air defence systems, according to a statement from Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

Two EU states (Ireland and Spain) and Norway recognise the existence of the state of Palestine, sparking Israel's anger

Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state will be formally adopted on 28 May, said foreign minister Micheál Martin.

Russia's New Defense Chief: Technocrat or Fanatic?

The Dossier Centre, an investigative journalism group, has published an exposé on the new Russian Defense Minister, Andrei Belousov.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces general election in the UK

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that the country will hold a general election on July 4. With his announcement, the speculation about the election dates came to an end, write international press agencies.

Putin has ‘both eyes’ on Gotland, warns Sweden’s army chief

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has his eyes on the Swedish island of Gotland, warned Sweden’s defense chief Micael Bydén, Politico reports.

The lawyer of Prime Minister Fico's attacker refused to defend her client

Lawyer Martina Čierna, who was assigned ex officio to the attacker Juraj Cintula, refused to represent him. The change occurred four days after the Specialized Criminal Court pre-arrested the attacker. The information that the lawyer will not continue to defend the murderer was confirmed by Martina Čierna for the Startitup portal, according to ta3.com.

European Commission says Ukraine will receive first payment of revenue from frozen Russian assets in July

Ukraine will receive the first delivery of funds stemming from the revenue of frozen Russian assets in July, the European Commission said on May 21, The Kyiv Independent reports.