Ukraine
Nicaragua’s Ukraine stance will cement Russia ties
Managua is a staunch defender of Moscow’s foreign policy positions
NicaraguaHungary’s leverage over Kyiv’s EU bid will persist
As Hungarian-Ukrainian relations sour further, Brussels is looking to bypass Budapest’s veto of Kyiv’s EU membership bid
HungarySanctions threats will not dent China-Russia trade
A Chinese container ship has for the first time been spotted docking in a Russian-held port in Ukraine
ChinaRefinery attacks will increase oil shortages in Russia
Ukrainian drone attacks have prompted concerns that oil output may be affected in the future
RussiaMore Russian drones likely to enter NATO airspace
Russian drones entered Polish airspace during a large-scale strike on Ukraine
RussiaHungary’s Ukraine policy may prove tough to sustain
Hungarian-Ukrainian ties have hit a new low point, but Budapest may struggle to escalate tensions with Kyiv much further
HungaryUkraine will continue to target Russian refineries
Ukrainian drone attacks have caused fuel shortages and knock-on economic and fiscal damage
RussiaUkraine is ready to outlaw Moscow-linked church
State pressure on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is increasing, reflecting security priorities and public sentiment
UkraineRussian crude exports will rise after refinery strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have prompted Moscow to increase its crude oil exports
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