

Ukrainian Grain Deal Extended, Russia Remains Dissatisfied
Russian dissatisfaction with the deal—which allows Ukraine to ship grain through Russia’s blockade—casts a shadow over its future.
Russian dissatisfaction with the deal—which allows Ukraine to ship grain through Russia’s blockade—casts a shadow over its future.
Only 17 member states out of 27 have subscribed to the €1 billion worth of joint procurement, a number which was, nevertheless, described by Borrell as an “extraordinary demonstration of European unity and readiness.”
It appears as though no amount of Western well-wishing will speed up any such accession process.
One million shells proposed under a joint EU procurement scheme, according to recommendations by Estonian FM Urmas Reinsalu ahead of Monday’s meeting in Brussels.
The rhetoric around Ukraine’s accession to the EU is warm, but little appears to be taking place in the way of action.
As the small republic comes under pressure from the war in Ukraine, calls mount for reunification with Romania.
As a young priest, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill worked for the KGB, two Swiss newspapers claim.
As Europe grapples with ammunition shortage, it becomes clear that soft power can not substitute for military might, NATO Commander Cavoli believes.
The Dutch defense minister warned that Russia “continues to mobilize” and that “there are signs that Russia is preparing a new offensive.”
Amid anti-corruption purges, an anticipated Russian offensive, and a major government reshuffle, Resnikov looks set to be replaced.