With the geopolitical situation evolving rapidly in the first months of 2025, EU leaders had already convened three times in advance of their regular March meeting. Next to competitiveness – originally due to be the central focus point – the spring European Council meeting covered issues including Ukraine, the Middle East and European defence. On competitiveness, the EU-27 outlined precise directions to accelerate the EU's economic agenda, focusing on three priorities: cutting red tape, ensuring affordable energy and turning savings into investments. Following Hungary's renewed refusal to agree to conclusions on Ukraine, a separate statement, 'firmly supported by 26 Heads of State or Government', was published, emphasising the EU's commitment to provide further comprehensive support to Ukraine and to contribute to security guarantees. As European Council President António Costa intended, the meeting concluded in one day. It started with the customary speech by Parliament's President, Roberta Metsola, who told EU leaders that Europe had 'thrived on soft power' for decades, but with the global order now changing, 'Europe must position itself as a force to be reckoned with'. This requires 'getting serious about our security, our readiness and our competitiveness'. There was a working lunch with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, and an exchange of views with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the afternoon, a Euro Summit in inclusive format took place in the presence of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe. Over dinner, EU leaders held a first discussion on the next long-term EU budget and own resources. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
Mikhail Mishustin noted the contribution of the machine-building segment, where production volumes of high-technology products grew by almost 20%
Vladislav Maslennikov emphasized that the Northern Sea Route is currently one of the safest, most environmentally friendly, and promising sea routes in the world
Meanwhile, profound disagreement on a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains, and the most complex talks are yet to come, Sun Qi warned as he referred to territorial disputes and US military assistance to Ukraine
According to it, Trump’s views are famously changeable, and he «persists in viewing NATO as a club where members pay for American protection»
The Shebekinsky district was hit by 15 drones
Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya's sweeping Shirika Plan to convert refugee camps into permanent cities is triggering concern in Somalia, where government officials say the initiative could complicate repatriation efforts and fuel long-term displacement of Somali nationals.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Armed militants attacked the central police station in Bosaso on Wednesday, aiming to seize weapons recently captured by Puntland security forces. The assault led to a violent clash, resulting in the death of one attacker, according to local security sources.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland security forces arrested freelance journalist Dalmar Socdaal in Galkayo on Tuesday night after he allegedly registered for the Somali national identity card, a process that Puntland authorities had previously rejected.
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Former President George M. Weah has rebuked the Boakai administration, accusing it of endangering Liberia's democratic foundations and regional peace. Speaking during a high-stakes meeting with a visiting ECOWAS delegation at his office in Paynesville Tuesday, Mr. Weah warned that President Joseph Boakai's unconstitutional tendencies and tacit support for legislative lawlessness threaten to unravel the fragile peace Liberia has nurtured over the past two decades.
[This Day] Abuja -- In historic business deals, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday announced that the United States imported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel from the 650,000 bpd facility this March alone, underscoring the growing global impact of the world's largest single-train refinery, located in Lagos.
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has refuted claims that his dispute with Donald Trump doomed the incursion into the Russian region Read Full Article at RT.com
«This is good progress, owing to meaningful relations evolved during communications with the American side,» Dmitry Peskov said
Parliament member, one of the activists of the opposition parties bloc Pobeda Vasily Bolya linked the detention with repression against the opposition being prepared by Moldovan President Maia Sandu and the ruling Action and Solidarity Party before the parliamentary elections
The An-12 airplane turned to its side when landing in the Novy Urengoy Airport, the municipal dispatching service informed earlier
Additionally, Ukrainian troops engaged in looting in the villages of Zaoleshenka, Kazachya Loknya, and Zamostye
It is said that Manturov and Szijjarto talked about the current state and the future of cooperation, including joint projects
Despite Western efforts, Russia’s position in the Ukraine conflict remains robust, according to the US intelligence community Read Full Article at RT.com
A geopolitical forum in New Delhi revealed much about the world order Read Full Article at RT.com
Channel One news correspondent Anna Prokofieva died while on assignment in Belgorod Region Read Full Article at RT.com
Sergey Naryshkin has accused European powers, including Britain, Belgium, and France, of “unrestrained” exploitation Read Full Article at RT.com
Two pilots and a passenger managed to evacuate before the crash Read Full Article at RT.com
Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle have shocked fans by making a joint appearance in an attempt to shut down rumours of a feud between them.
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) will hold environmental protection courses for all officials and managers working in the government sector.
TEHRAN - The Emergency Medical Services Organization has provided healthcare services to 2,739 foreign nationals during the Nowruz holidays (March 15-24).
President Donald Trump claims that under Biden “you had record numbers of people not wanting to join the military,” but that’s not what the numbers show.
Not so long ago, if you had a six-figure salary or a million pounds in the bank, you'd be laughing. But an investigation by Money Mail finds that in Britain today, £100,000 would barely touch the sides.
The Gavin And Stacey star, 46, who recently moved back to the UK, also admitted he missed the BBC whilst living in Los Angeles .
In 2006 I accompanied Prince Harry on my first visit to Lesotho, the dusty, landlocked African kingdom that had captured his heart on his gap year travels two years earlier.
On December 15, the Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239 tankers were caught in a storm in the Kerch Strait area in the Black Sea
The source added that the mines have also hindered the evacuation of civilians from Malaya Loknya and Viktorovka
The politician said that these neo-Nazi gangs were created as a vanguard against everything related to Russia
Anna Prokofyeva was 35 years old
Yars drive a hundred kilometers, build up field positions, organize camouflage and security
