Key developments: progress in peace talks with Russia, adoption of the 2026 state budget, and new EU financial support promises.
Analysis of the significance of President Emmanuel Macron's three-day visit to China and its possible impact on the war in Ukraine and EU-China relations.
Economist Oleh Pendzin analyzes Ukraine's 2024 budget, funding sources, the role of international aid, and issues with social spending and its effectiveness.
Key political maneuvers around the war in Ukraine: Macron's visit to China, EU aid, and the geopolitical strategies of the US and Russia.
Incident with a Russian tanker near Turkey triggers international scandal and reactions from Estonia, Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine.
How Mikhail Fridman, a major businessman, is suing three countries over billions in frozen assets and sanctions, with legal help from Western lawyers.
Trump's representative met with Putin in Moscow. Why these talks did not end the war and what Russia's real goals are.
Discussion of the results of Moscow negotiations, the roles of Europe, USA, China in the war, and the impact of Ukraine's domestic politics.
Overview of late-night talks on the Ukraine war, reactions from key players, Western and Russian perspectives and corruption news.