France again boards a tanker linked to Russian oil trade
According to Bloomberg, the tanker in question is the Tagor, which departed from Russia’s Murmansk and is subject to international restrictions.
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Russian banks allowed to defend themselves against drones
According to Reuters, Russia has passed a law allowing the Central Bank, Sberbank and other financial organizations to operate anti-drone systems independently and to arm staff in order to protect facilities without the mandatory involvement of special forces.
Russians Are Paying Less Attention to the War as Fatigue Starts to Show, Levada Poll Finds
In April 2026, 43% of respondents said they were closely following developments around the war in Ukraine, the lowest reading recorded by the pollster.
Hungary Says Oil Flows Through the Druzhba Pipeline Continue After Strike
The incident involved an explosion that damaged part of the pipeline, yet Budapest emphasizes that supply to the country—and further into Central Europe—has not been disrupted.
Russian Tanker Attacked in the Black Sea as Maritime Tensions Rise
Turkish authorities confirmed that this was the fourth attack on Russian or Russia-linked ships in a single week, highlighting a sharp escalation in regional maritime risks.
The EU Rewrites ESG Rules in the Name of Defense
The European Parliament has approved a legislative change that effectively allows companies producing incendiary weapons, depleted-uranium ammunition, and even components of nuclear weapons to receive ESG labels.
Anti-Corruption Raid on Andriy Yermak’s Apartment: A Crisis of Trust in Zelensky’s Inner Circle
According to Bloomberg, the mere fact that investigators appeared at the home of a man often described as “the second center of power” in Ukraine may have significant consequences for the country’s international reputation and its position in negotiations with allies.
Europe Prepares to Strike Back: How NATO Countries Seek Ways to Counter Russia’s Hybrid Attacks
European capitals are now discussing what would have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago: how to respond to Russia in a way that deters Moscow without crossing dangerous red lines.
EU Prepares Emergency Funding Plan for Ukraine
According to Politico, Brussels is urgently working on a “Plan B” in case EU leaders fail to reach an agreement on using frozen Russian state assets in time.
Zelensky Agrees to Work on the U.S. Draft Plan to End the War
According to Bloomberg, this is mentioned in an official statement issued by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
New Peace Plan: What Concessions the Administration of President Donald Trump Proposes for Ukraine
The document, drafted by the president’s closest advisers, has already raised concerns in Europe and is likely to face strong resistance in Ukraine.
Kyiv’s Crisis of Trust: How the Fight Against Corruption Turned Into a Blow Against Anti-Corruption Officials
According to NZZ, the attempt by security services to conceal investigations conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has only intensified the situation — and cast doubt on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s political future.
High-Level Visit to Kyiv: How Washington Seeks a Path to Peace and Technological Partnership
According to Politico, the unexpected visit to Kyiv by U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has become the highest-level presence of President Donald Trump’s administration in war-torn Ukraine since February.
