The IMF has approved a $690 million tranche to Ukraine under its four-year EFF program, acknowledging solid macroeconomic management despite delays in structural reforms amid ongoing conflict.
Russia’s Defense Ministry proposes to end mandatory medical exams for contract and mobilized troops, reflecting recruitment struggles amid the Ukraine conflict.
Poland expelled 11 individuals accused of recruiting Ukrainian refugees for protests financed by Russia, reflecting ongoing foreign interference concerns.
After 18 years without formal ties, Bolivia and the U.S. sign a drug enforcement agreement, marking a strategic shift in their bilateral cooperation against narcotrafficking.
Former President Trump rebuked Israeli PM Netanyahu for Lebanon strikes, warning of increased civilian casualties and risks of Israel's international isolation amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Tens of thousands of protesters in Serbia’s capital faced off with police as anti-government demonstrations intensified, raising concerns over political stability and economic risks.
Zbigniew Ziobro, former Polish Justice Minister wanted for corruption, has fled Hungary for the US amid new Hungarian government efforts to extradite officials.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been granted early release in the 2012 campaign finance overspending case, reflecting a reduced sentence and consideration of his age.
Former President Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria coalition leads parliamentary elections with over 40%, heralding potential shifts in anti-corruption policy and business climate.