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.

Significant changes at Strabag could transform its Eastern European operations

Strabag SE, Austria’s largest construction company and one of Europe’s leading players, is on the verge of significant transformation that could radically change its operations in the Eastern European markets.

Russian anti-war rapper Oxxxymiron accused of grooming and sexual assault

Russian rapper Oxxxymiron (real name Miron Fyodorov), known for his opposition to the Kremlin and the war in Ukraine, has been accused of grooming and sexually assaulting underage girls.

Shocked but defiant, Ukrainians react to dramatic shift in US policy

"I am shocked. I didn’t expect Trump to behave in such a vile way. There are no words. I just can’t understand how someone in Trump’s position can behave so shamelessly.”

Myanmar junta's chief visits Russia, set to meet Putin

Myanmar’s military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is in Russia for what is only his second meeting with President Vladimir Putin, according to an announcement by the Kremlin.

Moscow has created a database to track anti-war Russians, court case reveals

Russia has confirmed the existence of a database tracking citizens who have expressed opposition to the war in Ukraine, raising concerns over intensified state surveillance and repression.

Kremlin-backed candidate wins Abkhazia presidency in runoff vote

Badra Gunba claimed victory over his opponent Adgur Ardzinba in the second round of the presidential election in the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia.

Hungary blocks EU Ukraine security proposal

Hungary has blocked a proposed EU security assurances and military assistance proposal for Ukraine ahead of a key summit due on March 6.

US drops rare earths deal with Ukraine amid tensions over peace talks

The United States is no longer considering signing a rare earths and minerals agreement with Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as Washington shifts its focus toward pushing for a peace deal.

Latin American leaders blast Trump-Zelensky diplomatic fallout

The diplomatic rift between the United States and Ukraine has drawn sharp criticism from Latin American leaders, with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro lambasting the Trump-Zelensky meeting.

Turkey invited to top table as Europe scrambles to rearm

With European powers facing sobering reality of possible future with little or no US defence support, attention has turned to Ankara's big defence manufacturing capacity and 800,000-strong army.

Russia’s manufacturing PMI falls back to 50.2 in February

Pressure to seize Russian frozen funds builds, but no consensus yet

The pressure on EU leaders to seize Russia’s $300bn in frozen Central Bank of Russia funds is building as the US threatens to withdraw its support for Ukraine completely, but there is no consensus on the move yet.

Viktor Orban urges EU to start direct talks with Russia on Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to begin direct talks with Russia on ending the conflict in Ukraine, a move that highlights growing divisions within the bloc over its approach to the war.

Indian markets likely to face volatility after Trump-Zelenskiy meeting

Indian financial markets are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which concluded with a near altercation.

Europe at a "crossroads" as EU leaders gather in London to respond to growing defence crisis

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to “step up” to a “once-in-a-generation moment” for the continent’s security at an emergency summit called in London on March 2.

White House press conference debacle: what does it mean and what happens next?

Things are moving incredibly fast. The world order appears to have been turned on its head by US President Donald Trump. Where does that leave Ukraine after his clash with Zelenskiy? And what will happen to the trans-Atlantic alliance?

Kommersant: the oddest sanctions

Over the three years of the war in Ukraine, we have seen a wide range of sanctions adopted against Russia. Some worked; some didn't. But the case of the Russian business newspaper Kommersant is one of the oddest.

North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine were told they were fighting against South Koreans

North Korean soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine were deceived into thinking they were battling South Korean forces.

COMMENT: The multipolar world has no place for US-Russia imperialism

As the US and Russia collude to revive their cold war dominance, Europe must forge a new path. A revitalised EU could challenge imperial powers and contribute to building a true multipolar order.