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Viktor Orban warns against Ukraine's EU membership, says economic package with US is in the pipeline
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the admission of Ukraine to the EU would destabilise Europe's economy and its financial stability.
Mass protests against PM Fico’s pro-Russian turn continue across Slovakia
Mass protests in Slovakia against the left-right cabinet of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico continued with rallies under the slogan “Slovakia is Europe” held in more than 40 cities and towns across the country.
Russian state media stops calling Americans “Anglo-Saxons” after Kremlin directive
Russian state media outlets have abruptly ceased using the term “Anglo-Saxons” to refer to Americans following Kremlin orders to moderate their language.
EU sends more troops to Bosnia to "maintain safety and security"
Growing risk of violent clashes between Republika Srpska and the state-level authorities prompt increase in EUFOR presence.
More than 1,000 people killed in deadly clashes between new Syrian regime and minorities
Syrian authorities announced on March 9 the reinforcement of security forces in the coastal region and the imposition of control over areas that witnessed clashes.
Ukrainian troops in Kursk region face encirclement as Russia steps up attacks ahead of crucial talks with US
Ukraine’s position in Kursk deteriorated rapidly as Russian forces recaptured territory in a counteroffensive that has nearly split the Ukrainian contingent in two and severed key supply lines.
Dozens killed in coastal Syria as clashes between army and pro-Assad militias escalate
Clashes in Syrian Western coasts intensified on March 7 as the Syrian army sent large military reinforcements to the coast to repel attacks from remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s forces.
Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects Trump’s call for negotiations
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed the United States’ call for negotiations, stating that the purpose of such talks is only to impose Washington’s demands.
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Poland’s Tusk outlines push for nuclear weapons, plans to expand army to 500,000
Poland will strive to enlarge its armed forces to 500,000 servicemen and work to obtain nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in an address to the Polish parliament.
Vucic and Putin discuss US sanctions on NIS, new gas contact
Serbia, which maintains strong historical ties with Russia, has walked a delicate line between its allegiance to Moscow and its aspirations to join the EU.
Iran denies receiving Trump letter on nuclear negotiations
Iran's mission to the United Nations has denied receiving any diplomatic communication from President Donald Trump.
Turkey backs call for Ukraine War air, sea truce
Poland’s Donald Tusk, meanwhile, speaks of diplomatic offensive to find new security format in Europe that would include involving Turkish forces in a closer role.
Trump-Zelenskiy meeting shows "humiliation" awaits US allies, says Iran prayer leader
Tehran's interim Friday prayer leader said that Trump's treatment of President Zelenskiy demonstrated the humiliating fate that awaits those who submit to American influence.
IAEA chief says sanctions against Iran "not working"
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said in an interview that sanctions against Iran are ineffective, pointing to advancements in the country's nuclear programme.
Slovakia’s PM Fico backs EU resolution on Ukraine defence despite veto threat
Robert Fico had threatened to block the EU summit unless the conclusions contained a provision about the renewal of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
Lukashenko jumps on the exploration of rare earth metals bandwagon
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has jumped on the rare earth metal bandwagon and called for intensified efforts to explore and develop deposits within the country.
Question: Where in the world may you soon be advised to not take a “selfie”?
Country’s language czars also frown on people getting a “cashback” or saying the Russian word “svetofor” for traffic light.
Venezuela naval vessels enter disputed Guyana waters near ExxonMobil site, Maduro regime approaches Caricom
Venezuela's coast guard vessels allegedly entered Guyanese waters on March 1, approaching an ExxonMobil production vessel in the disputed offshore region, Guyana's President Irfaan Ali announced.
EU leaders back defence spending boost, pledge support for Ukraine
EU leaders unanimously agree to ramp up defence spending at emergency summit, but Hungary refuses to endorse statement on support for Ukraine.
Ukraine faces mounting challenges as US halts military aid, prospect of security guarantees dims
Following a disastrous meeting with President Trump in the White House on February 28 and the subsequent halting of US military aid to Ukraine, the country’s leadership has dug in its heels about prioritising security guarantees from the West.