Politics

The European Commission approved the 19th sanctions package against Russia. The final decision awaits approval by EU member states.

The Macrons will present evidence in a U.S. court against Candace Owens, who spread false claims about Brigitte Macron.

Ukraine’s parliament passed a law creating the Military Ombudsman, defining its powers, requirements for candidates, and annual reporting obligations.

Zelensky urges the U.S. to provide clear security guarantees to end the war, hoping Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer will discuss Ukraine’s future.

Pope Leo XIV said the Vatican cannot yet mediate in the Ukraine-Russia war, stressing the Holy See’s neutrality and calling for hope and higher values.

Russia tested NATO with a Shahed strike on Poland. Oleg Zhdanov stated that the Alliance’s weak response gives Putin freedom for new aggressive moves.

Zelensky met U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv: discussed PURL, Patriot systems, sanctions on Russia, return of children, and UN General Assembly plans.

Zelensky said around 20 Russian drones may have entered Polish airspace overnight. Ukraine informed Warsaw in advance; details of the incident are being verified.

Mass protests in Nepal led to arson attacks on parliament and officials’ residences. Prime Minister Oli resigned as the army evacuated government figures.

Viktor Orbán claimed that negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine effectively imply its division into three zones: Russian, demilitarized, and western.