EU leaders discuss bypassing Hungary's veto on aid to Ukraine, the future of the Druzhba oil pipeline, and the impact of the Iran crisis on energy security.
Vitaly Portnikov analyzes the interconnection between the Middle East war and Ukraine, Western aid challenges and security implications.
EU leaders failed to approve sanctions and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. Iran-Israel strikes, energy risks, and NATO's position highlighted.
Overview of major events: Russian incursion into Estonian airspace, NATO response, EU credit block for Ukraine, possible Ukrainian strikes on Moscow.
Analysis of Ukraine's internal political crisis, the EU's credit decisions, and the impact on negotiation and international support prospects.
A Central Bank of Russia study reveals most Russians see the Soviet-style self-sufficient 'factory-country' as the ideal economy.
The world faces a sharp rise in energy prices after strikes on Qatari and Iranian gas facilities. Trump's reaction and US economic implications.
Ostap Drozdov discusses the symbolism and ethics of gifts to world leaders, the Druzhba pipeline, Ukraine's role in conflicts, and social trends.
A discussion on the pause in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, the impact of the Middle East, Trump’s role, and positions of global players.
