Croatia signed a US-backed deal with Energy Secretary Chris Wright to expand Balkan gas infrastructure, risking long-term fossil fuel dependence and conflicting with EU climate objectives amid Russia sanctions compliance.
Bosnia and Croatia signed a gas pipeline agreement in April to enhance energy security and reduce Russian dependence, despite civil society warnings about locking the region into fossil fuel reliance and governance transparency concerns.
NATO Secretary General commends Croatia’s NATO contributions and Ukraine support
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested Ukraine cede territory for peace and EU membership, triggering backlash from Kyiv and European allies while exposing deepening divisions within the EU bloc over Ukraine's future status and integration timelines.
EU's Cyprus summit without Viktor Orbán revealed that his obstruction masked deeper structural divisions over Ukraine membership, energy policy, and budgets, while Russia attempted staged protests to undermine European unity and Ukraine support.
Hungary's Victor Orbán is blocking the EU's billion-euro loan to Ukraine. The loan was agreed upon in December. A payment schedule has not been agreed upon due to the dispute with Hungary.
Bosnia, Croatia sign gas pipeline deal despite civil society backlash
NATO Secretary General commends Croatia’s contributions to NATO and support for Ukraine