Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump increases pressure on Russia while securing a strategic agreement with Ukraine, aiming to end the war and strengthen bilateral ties.

Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not support Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the EU, despite President Zelenskyy’s expectations.

The Vatican will disable mobile phone signals during the May 7 conclave to maintain the secrecy of the process to elect the new Pope.

Romania has been removed from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program watchlist, delaying its citizens’ hopes of visa-free travel due to unmet requirements.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán stated that Ukraine’s EU membership threatens Hungary’s economy and criticized the EU’s financial support of Ukraine’s army.

President Zelensky refused to sign a U.S. agreement on access to Ukrainian natural resources, drawing criticism from the Trump administration.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the end of traditional relations with the United States following the Liberal Party’s victory, calling it a new reality.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine, calling it “a reminder of capitulation.”

In Rome, talks between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy took place, which both sides described as “very productive” in the context of discussing a ceasefire.

Joe Kaspar, Chief of Staff to the U.S. Defense Secretary, has resigned following accusations of a power grab at the Pentagon and the firing of three officials.