Ukraine
Russia will keep attacking Ukraine’s energy system
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy system over the weekend
UkraineLong-range strike permission unlikely to turn the tide
The United States has authorised Ukraine to use US-made long-range weapons against targets in Russia
RussiaNorth Korea will ramp up military activity
Seoul has announced North Korea’s deployment to the Ukraine war’s front line
North KoreaUkraine’s 2025 budget will need external financing
Ukraine's proposed 2025 budget passed its first reading yesterday, including heavy military spending
UkraineEnergy strike talks with Russia unlikely to progress
Ukraine and Russia are reportedly exploring the possibility of talks to halt strikes on each other’s energy facilities
RussiaZelensky’s nuclear hints aimed at pressuring allies
President Zelensky yesterday stated that Ukraine is not pursuing nuclear weapons
UkraineZelensky’s Victory Plan unlikely to gain traction
President Zelensky has presented his long-awaited ‘Victory Plan’ to parliament
UkraineBalkan support for Kyiv continues but divides remain
The third Ukraine-South-east Europe summit was held in Dubrovnik
BalkansRussia’s relations with Egypt will face limits
Russia and Egypt have grown closer as both countries seek to diversify their range of foreign partnerships
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