Ukraine and Russia Announce 32-Hour Easter Ceasefire TEC News / AFP April 10, 2026 The Kremlin agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter holidays.
Ukraine Turns War Against Russia Into Middle East Defense Business Javier Villamor March 31, 2026 Zelensky’s agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the Emirates raise questions about the political and economic use of Western aid.
EU Summit: Orbán Rejects Pressure, Demands Pipeline Reopening TEC News March 19, 2026 Orbán made it clear that EU funds for Ukraine depend on the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline and will not be disbursed while oil flows remain halted.
Orbán: Europe Is “Too Weak” and Must “Focus On Itself, Not Ukraine” Michael Curzon March 19, 2026 The Hungarian prime minister believes Europe can be in no position to properly support others before it gets its own affairs into order.
Washington Easing Russia Oil Sanctions Exposes Limits of Brussels’ Energy Strategy Javier Villamor March 13, 2026 The temporary waiver granted by the U.S. shows that decoupling was never total and that the stability of the system still depends on Russia.
Europe Becomes World’s Biggest Importer of Arms Michael Curzon March 9, 2026 At the same time, Germany has overtaken China to become the fourth largest arms exporter globally.
New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain Javier Villamor March 9, 2026 While the Paris-Berlin axis promotes new military initiatives, Madrid observes some of the most important strategic debates from the sidelines.
Europe Emerges as World’s Largest Arms Importer, New Report Finds TEC News March 9, 2026 American arms deliveries to Europe soared 217%, while Ukraine became the largest recipient of major weapons over the past five years.
Four Years of Sanctions: Russia Endures, Europe Pays the Price Javier Villamor February 24, 2026 Sanctions have reduced the Kremlin’s margins, but they have neither curbed its exports nor eased Europe’s energy crisis.
EU Commission Calls Emergency Meeting over Druzhba Pipeline Impasse Javier Villamor February 20, 2026 The European Commission is accused of acting as “the Commission of Ukraine” in the dispute between Budapest, Bratislava and Kyiv.
