Photo: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (Getty Images) US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has called on Asian allies to sharply increase military spending and warned of a growing threat from China, according to Reuters. RBC-Ukraine informs. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Hegseth stressed that the United States needs stronger and more self-reliant allies. "There is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military buildup and the expans

Poland has reacted to Russia's threats of new strikes on Kyiv, stating that it will consider any attack on Polish diplomatic missions as "deliberate and intentional," the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on May 25, UNN reports. Details "In response to the statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, which calls on foreigners, including diplomats, to immediately leave Kyiv due to plans to attack military targets and 'decision-making centers,

Germany plans to transfer a power plant to Ukraine that has been out of operation since Russian gas supplies ceased; however, this decision has sparked political disagreements. This was reported by Bild, according to UNN. Details As the publication writes, since Russian gas supplies through the Nord Stream pipeline in Lubmin near Greifswald stopped, the local gas-fired power plant's operations have been suspended. The plant became economically unviable, and attempts to sell i

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a two-day visit to China without major breakthroughs in relations between Washington and Beijing; however, following talks with Xi Jinping, he allowed for the possibility of reviewing the policy regarding arms sales to Taiwan. This was reported by Politico, according to UNN. As the publication notes, Trump spoke of potential economic agreements after the negotiations, but the parties effectively presented no concrete results. Trump speaks

Iuliia Mendel – the former press secretary of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy – claimed that he was allegedly ready to give Donbas to Russia during the negotiations in Istanbul in 2022. The former spokesperson for the head of state stated this in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson — a journalist known for his pro-Russian views who personally interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin, UNN reports. She asserts: Volodymyr Zelenskyy was ready for

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he wants to gradually phase out U.S. financial support for the Israeli military over the next decade. He said this in an interview with the "60 Minutes" program on CBS, Bloomberg reports, according to UNN. Details "I want to bring American support for Israel to zero. We have reached maturity," Netanyahu stated. According to the Prime Minister, Israel must transition from an aid model to a format of equal partnership with t

Photo: US President Donald Trump (whitehouse.gov) US President Donald Trump says he is prepared to send an American delegation to Moscow for talks regarding the war in Ukraine. During a press conference, the US President was asked whether he was prepared to send negotiators to Russia to discuss a possible resolution to the war. RBC-Ukraine informs. In response, Trump stated that he does not rule out such a scenario. "I would do it if I thought it would help. I'd do it. I'd lo

Yesterday and today, the silence regime initiated by Ukraine is being violated by Russia, and Ukraine will act fairly, "in a mirror-like manner and in response to Russian strikes – our long-range sanctions; in response to Russia's readiness to move to diplomacy, we will follow the path of diplomacy," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported, UNN writes. Details "Since the beginning of this day, the Russian army has been striking Ukraine in all forms: attack drones, missile stri

The draft U.S. budget for 2027 does not currently include separate funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). This became known during hearings in the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, UNN reports. Details During the meeting, Senator Angus King of Maine raised the issue of further support for Ukraine and the previously allocated $400 million provided by the U.S. Congress last year. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, responding to the senator's quest

opec.org The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a major blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, as the war with Iran has triggered a historic energy shock and destabilized the global economy, Reuters reports, according to UNN. Details The stunning loss of the UAE, a long-standing OPEC member, could lead to chaos and weaken a group that has typically sought to project unity despite internal di

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, state media reported on Monday, UNN writes, citing AFP. Details Pyongyang has sent missiles, ammunition, and thousands of troops to aid Russia in Ukraine, while analysts say Moscow is responding by sending financial aid, military technology, food, and energy to the diplomatically isolated country. According to official statements, a number of high-ranking Russian officials hav

King Charles III of Great Britain will make a state visit to the United States next week to strengthen relations between the countries, which are experiencing the worst crisis in decades. This is reported by Reuters, writes UNN. Details The trip will take place against the backdrop of escalating tensions between London and Washington over the war with Iran. In particular, US President Donald Trump previously criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to suppo

Photo: Slovakia has begun receiving Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline (Getty Images) On the night of April 23, Russian oil shipments to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline resumed after being suspended for nearly three months, according to Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková. According to her, oil began arriving in Slovakia at 2 a.m. RBC-Ukraine informs. Sakova says currently, oil is being received according to the agreed-upon plan. The Ukrainian side was supposed to provi

US military has in recent weeks deployed Ukrainian counter-drone technology at a key American airbase in Saudi Arabia, seeking to stop attacks that have destroyed aircraft and buildings and killed at least one serviceman, Reuters reports, citing five sources familiar with the situation, writes UNN. Details "The deployment of the Ukrainian Sky Map command and control platform at Prince Sultan Air Base, which has not been previously reported, demonstrates the significant progre

File photo: Russia wants to halt oil transit to Germany as early as May 1 (Getty Images) Russia plans to halt transit from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1. Updated export schedules have already been sent to both countries, according to Reuters. RBC-Ukraine informs. "Russia's political and business ​relations with Germany have ​been frayed by the ⁠conflict in Ukraine. Deliveries of Russian oil were halted after the start of the war and Berlin pla

Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework agreement aimed at ensuring lasting peace between the US and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday. This was reported by Reuters, writes UNN. Details Badr Abdelatty noted that Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia are coordinating broader regional efforts focused on preventing further escalation and laying the groundwork for a post-war security arrangement, emphasizing the importance of protecting Gulf

Ukraine is ready to hold a meeting of leaders in Turkey in the format of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – Russian dictator Vladimir Putin with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump. This was stated by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha during his speech at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum for ADF Talks, UNN reports. Details According to the Foreign Minister, the Ukrainian side has already conveyed the correspondin

The administration of US President Donald Trump wants US car and other manufacturers to play a greater role in arms production. This resembles the practice used during World War II. This is reported by UNN with reference to The Wall Street Journal. Details According to people familiar with the discussions, senior defense officials have held talks on the production of weapons and other military materials with the heads of several companies, including Mary Barra of General Mot

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed bill No. 5110, which introduces criminal liability for manifestations of antisemitism in Ukraine. This was reported by UNN . Details According to the explanatory note, the purpose of this bill is to standardize the provisions of the Criminal Code of Ukraine in accordance with the provisions of the bill "On Preventing and Counteracting Antisemitism in Ukraine," which legally regulates issues of counteracting and preventing antisem

The Vatican responded to US President Donald Trump's verbal attack on Pope Leo XIV, writes UNN , citing CNN. Details In the Vatican's first response to US President Donald Trump's harsh criticism of Pope Leo XIV, a Vatican official stated that the US leader targeted a "moral voice" because he "cannot contain it." "Trump is not debating Leo: he is begging him to switch to a language he can dominate. But the Pope speaks another language, a language that refuses to be reduced