Ukraine and Russia agreed to a ceasefire for May 9 celebrations, while Western allies strengthened support through loans and weapons. Trump praised Ukrainian forces; Russian port attacks reduced oil exports by 17%, demonstrating sanctions effectiveness amid ongoing territorial losses.
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.
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, proposed retaliatory tariffs on Russian exports including fertilizers to the EU, threatening to raise European food prices while funding military operations, escalating trade tensions amid the Ukraine conflict and EU sanctions.
Tusk Questions US Reliability in NATO, Warns Europe Must Prepare for Possible Russian Threat
Prince Harry visited Kyiv to deliver messages to Trump and Putin, as Ukraine secured a $147 billion EU funding boost and hardened its stance against territorial concessions while countering Russian claims of military progress.
Viktor Orban's 16-year Hungarian rule ended as conservative Peter Magyar won parliamentary elections with record turnout, prompting European leaders to celebrate democracy's triumph and express optimism for stronger EU integration.
Estonia's prime minister says even strong leaders like Trump need friends and predictable alliances.
Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
EU leaders are preparing to launch formal accession negotiations with Ukraine within weeks to months, marking a significant geopolitical shift as the war-torn nation seeks integration into Western institutions amid ongoing Russian conflict.
Prince Harry delivers messages to Trump and Putin during a surprise Ukraine visit.
Prince Harry delivered messages to Trump and Putin during a surprise Kyiv visit, as Ukraine secured a $147 billion EU funding boost and hardened its stance against territorial concessions amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Peter Magyar defeats Viktor Orban in Hungary's election, ending Orban's 16-year rule.
Estonia's prime minister says even strong leaders like Trump need friends and predictable alliances.
Dmitry Medvedev proposed Russian fertilizer tariffs on EU imports in retaliation for proposed levies on Russian goods funding Ukraine's reconstruction, threatening food price increases while Russia funds military operations amid escalating sanctions.
Tusk questions US reliability in NATO, warning Europe to prepare for a possible Russian threat.
Prince Harry delivered messages to Trump and Putin during a surprise Kyiv visit, as Ukraine secured a $147 billion EU funding boost and hardened its stance against territorial concessions amid ongoing Russian aggression.
European leaders react to Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary's election.
Estonia reported a Russian fighter jet violating its airspace. The incident occurred on the NATO eastern flank.