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The European Union could send Ukraine the first tranche from a 90 billion euro loan package as early as next week.
The UK has announced the introduction of a new package of sanctions against Russia, calling it “one of the toughest” in the entire period of London’s sanctions policy. Eighty-five individuals and legal entities that the British authorities link to information campaigns and support for Russian actions abroad have fallen under the restrictions.
The Agency for Interventions and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) informs about the authorization of the first payments for the measures envisaged in the Growth Plan of the Republic of Moldova. Also, other agricultural subsidies were authorized for applications reviewed between May 4 and May 8, 2026.
The European Union intends to hold a meeting of foreign ministers of member states by the end of May to determine the topics and formats of possible negotiations with Russia. This was announced by the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, on 11 May.
Iran has responded to US proposals to end the war. Trump called this response “totally unacceptable”
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to the American plan to end the war. Trump’s quick response led to a sharp rise in oil prices.
The European Union is preparing a 21st package of sanctions against Moscow, within which it intends to increase pressure on the “shadow fleet,” Russian banks and the Russian Orthodox Church, Politico writes, citing European officials and diplomats.
Beginning May 11, 2026, agricultural producers may apply for partial reimbursement of excise taxes on diesel fuel purchased between March 1 and May 31, 2026.
Alexandru Versinin, MP of the “Democrația Acasă” faction, reports that a preliminary (pre-trial) application has been filed against PAS MP Radu Marian because of statements made at the last plenary session of Parliament.
Iran’s record-long internet outage is hitting private businesses hard. Business owners warn that it could lead to mass layoffs and business closures. Losses from lack of access “to the net” are estimated in the billions of dollars.
The U.S. has once again lashed out at Europe, which it assesses is indulging in an influx of extremists due to uncontrolled migration.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that Warsaw is ready to accept part of the US troops stationed in Germany. Donald Trump called such a scenario possible.
The leader of the Lithuanian Social Democrats, Mindaugas Sinkevičius, believes that the authorities of his country could make a step towards diplomatic relations with Belarus, if the meetings are organized by the United States. In his opinion, the probability of opening checkpoints on the border with Belarus is “very high” today.
The US has released the first batch of files dating back to 1948 to increase transparency about unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The archive contains unusual sighting reports made by astronauts and pilots.
Rumen Radev officially took office as prime minister. He resigned early from his largely ceremonial position as president to lead the government.
The EU has started preparations for possible talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in case conditions for a political settlement of the conflict over Ukraine emerge.
Washington and Beijing may for the first time establish a formal mechanism for negotiations on artificial intelligence, a technology that is increasingly rapidly transforming from a commercial tool into an element of the global geo-economy and strategic security. The initiative is being discussed against the backdrop of an ongoing technological standoff between the world’s two largest economies.
US efforts to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have reached a dead end, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni.
In the Global Firepower ranking of military power in 2026, Kazakhstan dropped one position to 58th place, while Uzbekistan moved up to 53rd place and became the leader of the region.
Donald Trump has once again said that the US has defeated Iran and hinted at striking the Islamic republic with nuclear weapons if an agreement is not reached. He said this during his visit to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where he was touring the newly renovated Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
The law on the creation of the Convergence Fund was published and entered into force on May 7. Thus, the process of gradual abolition of tax exemptions that have been in effect so far for Transnistrian enterprises was launched.
