Georgia’s opposition has launched a new protest wave as a court weighs banning political parties, adding to governance and investment risks.
US, Ukrainian and Russian teams may meet in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland in November, seeking to prepare the ground for negotiations among national leaders.
Trump’s tariff reset gives some Canadian exporters relief while exposing new industries to duties and forcing companies to revisit cross-border plans.
Putin offered to resume US-mediated talks with Kyiv but rejected a front-line freeze, leaving major disputes over territory, leadership and security unresolved.
A mass opposition rally and tight polling put Aleksandar Vucic’s plan to retain power as prime minister—and Serbia’s corporate outlook—under pressure.
Trump has delayed sweeping Russia sanctions, preserving leverage for Ukraine talks while citing Iran strategy and global diesel-market risks.
A reported US peace proposal would restore Russian pipeline gas sales to Europe, testing EU law, energy investments and corporate risk calculations.
EU leaders postponed a seven-year budget agreement as Germany sought spending cuts and France promoted new levies on digital services, crypto assets and online gambling.
A bipartisan Senate group says Trump’s Russian diesel deal would aid Putin’s war effort while doing little to lower U.S. fuel prices.
EU states agreed to open internal market and competitiveness accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, advancing a key phase of enlargement.
Trump said Putin is more interested than Zelensky in a Ukraine peace deal, while Kyiv urges U.S. pressure over an energy ceasefire.
The EU plans new financing for Ukrainian drone and missile purchases as leaders prepare to debate Kyiv’s 2027 funding needs.
Ukraine will meet Trump envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on a new war-ending plan as Zelensky urges sanctions, Starlink access and leverage over Russia.
Ruling-party candidates and Dodik allies prevailed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reinforcing political continuity in Republika Srpska.
Maria Kolesnikova says Europe should use U.S.-style diplomacy and sanctions leverage to free Belarusian political prisoners and curb Russian influence.
The EU refused to front-load part of a €90 billion Ukraine loan, arguing the move would shift the financing problem into 2027.
Trump expects new Iran talks after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, while Washington seeks a broader deal tied to Iran’s nuclear program.
Germany says Putin’s possible G20 attendance would test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, as U.S. senators urge Trump to withdraw the invitation.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump urged Zelensky to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington presses both sides to curb energy strikes.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio kept open a U.S. role in pursuing a ceasefire.
Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to renew Russia sanctions as member states debated whether to delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Macron said he and Trump are coordinating on a moratorium for strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure and on stronger air defenses for Kyiv.
Berlin’s Left Party won the capital’s election, setting up difficult coalition talks over housing, antisemitism and governing credibility.
Trump says the U.S. has secured an open-ended Greenland security role, while Denmark and Greenland frame the deal as still expected.
Trump warned the EU that deeper ties with Canada could trigger steep tariffs or a trade halt, raising new risks for transatlantic business.
Trump said the U.S. will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, a move welcomed by producers but still dependent on full implementation.
Canada is in talks to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan program as Carney seeks deeper ties with Europe and less reliance on the U.S.
Zelensky expects late-September talks with U.S. officials on energy security, grain exports and Russia’s pressure on Ukraine.
Norway’s prime minister said a drone threat in Moldovan airspace delayed Zelensky’s flight to Oslo, raising security and operational concerns.
CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after ballistic missile attacks on a Navy ship, escalating risks around Hormuz.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv and nearby industrial and logistics sites as officials discussed a possible Ukraine-U.S.-Russia talks format.
AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, but coalition barriers and BSW leverage leave the German state facing a difficult government formation process.
Witkoff and Kushner are taking Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative from Moscow to Kyiv after talks the White House said covered concrete next steps.
Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, factory uncertainty and a major push to simplify models and improve returns.
Putin said peace is possible through direct Russia-Ukraine talks, while Zelensky said Trump envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible deal.
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is reported to be leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, deepening Pentagon leadership turnover.
European Council President António Costa reiterates the EU's enduring support for Ukraine, emphasizing sanctions on Russia and Ukraine's future EU integration amid ongoing war and reconstruction.
President Trump seeks a November summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un at APEC to restart nuclear talks amid escalating nuclear capabilities.
President Trump threatens Oman with bombing if it disrupts US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions and military actions escalate in the Gulf.
Venezuela released 131 political prisoners after initial reconciliation talks with opposition, agreeing also on judicial reforms under U.S.-backed negotiations.
Ukrainian President Zelensky's first post-war visit to Serbia includes talks with President Vucic focused on economic ties, security, and EU relations amid Serbia's complex stance on Russia.
Russian banks' websites are flagged as insecure by major international browsers due to revoked TLS/SSL certificates amidst Western sanctions, complicating global access and cybersecurity strategy.
President Trump announces new U.S.-Iran negotiations starting August 3, postponing military strikes to focus on diplomatic solutions amid ongoing tensions.
Venezuela's government and opposition will hold talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and electoral reforms amid political tensions.
President Trump announces a historic agreement for the full disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, marking a critical milestone toward peace and new governance amid ongoing conflict.
President Zelensky meets all 100 U.S. senators as the Senate prepares to vote on new Russia sanctions during his Washington visit tied to Senator Graham's funeral.
Alexander Hoffmann urges Germany to secure Ukrainian drone tech via an intergovernmental deal, boosting Bundeswehr's defense and production capabilities.
The EU has summoned Russia's envoy over missile strikes in Ukraine, including attacks on a weapons site and Latvian consulate, promising expanded sanctions on Russia's military-industrial complex.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel, linked to Belarus’s metallurgical sector, amid political prisoner releases and evolving Minsk-Washington negotiations.
The US government imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports including wine and cement, escalating trade tensions and challenging the USMCA trade framework.