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

Photo: The SBU has again attacked an oil depot and an oil refinery in Perm (Getty Images) At one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Perm, fires and explosions have been ongoing for the second consecutive day, according to Telegram channels and an official statement from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). RBC-Ukraine informs. Videos show that the fourth storage tank has burst, thick smoke has covered the sky, and evacuations are underway from nearby areas. The target wa

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

Ukraine has managed to deprive Russia of a significant portion of the profits it could have obtained from oil exports in March and April - despite the fact that the war in the Persian Gulf led to prices rising above $100 per barrel. Al Jazeera writes about this, UNN reports. Details It is noted that Ukraine has intensified a long-term strike campaign against Russian port and energy infrastructure, seeking to prevent Russia from reloading oil onto tankers and to counter the su

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

The Lebanese government and the administration of US President Donald Trump have asked Israel to temporarily halt strikes on Hezbollah ahead of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. This is reported by Axios with reference to sources, writes UNN . Details According to the publication, the parties are trying to achieve de-escalation before the meeting of the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon in Washington, which is to take place on Tuesday with the mediation of the US State

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there are agreements with a number of Persian Gulf countries, according to which Ukraine receives various things for support and expertise - somewhere it is about interceptors, somewhere it is about finance, oil and diesel, writes UNN . Details "We have an agreement on ten-year agreements with three countries. Ukrainian companies will work with the military of these countries to protect a particular object. My task is to neg

In 2025, Petro Poroshenko declared over UAH 52.5 million in income from the Ministry of Finance of Hungary, and also transferred about UAH 15 million to Hungary through the purchase of government bonds. This is evidenced by the data of the annual declaration, published in the NACP register. UNN informs. According to the declaration, Petro Poroshenko received UAH 51.8 million from the Ministry of Finance of Hungary in the form of bond redemption, as well as UAH 720,904 in i

After announcing a ceasefire, US President Donald Trump declared a great day for world peace, and that Iran could begin the reconstruction process, and that it could be a "Golden Age of the Middle East," writes UNN . A great day for world peace! Iran wants this to happen, they've had enough! So has everyone else! The United States of America will help with increasing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be many positive actions! A lot of money will be made. Iran can be

Great Britain will not give US President Donald Trump access to British bases to strike Iranian targets. This is reported by UNN with reference to The i Paper. Details British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that US military access to British bases should be limited to the destruction of Iranian defense facilities, such as missile silos or warehouses. These could be used to threaten the interests of Great Britain or its allies in the Persian Gulf. Starmer stated that London

US President Donald Trump (photo: Getty Images) The United States, Iran, and mediators are holding talks on a possible 45-day ceasefire that could become a step toward ending the war. However, chances of reaching a deal within the next 48 hours are low, Axios reports. RBC-Ukraine informs. "But this last-ditch effort is the only chance to prevent a dramatic escalation in the war that will include massive strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure and a retaliation against ene