In an interview with BHMA International Edition, Tony Barber argues that one of the central problems facing European countries today is the state’s declining ability to deliver public services with the same speed, efficiency and inclusiveness as in the past

As the Ukraine war entered its fifth year, Mitsotakis reiterated Greece’s backing of Kyiv, while diplomatic tensions within the EU and stalled negotiations overshadowed the anniversary

U.S.-mediated negotiations concluded after two days with limited progress, as Kyiv accuses Moscow of delaying a peace deal and pressing Ukraine on territorial concessions

The Finnish Ambassador to Greece, Leena Pylvänäinen was clear when it came to the war in Ukraine and what needed to be done for the bloody conflict to come to a just end. Speaking to TΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition in the 13th episode of the “The Ambassadors Series,” Ms. Leena Pylvänäinen stressed that besides the […]

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas plans to present a list of conditions for Russia, including the return of abducted Ukrainian children and military limits, stressing Europe’s role in any peace settlement

With April elections approaching, Prime Minister Orbán doubles down on anti-Ukraine rhetoric and EU criticism, while challenger Péter Magyar pledges tax relief, anti-corruption measures, and closer EU ties

Russia’s FSB claims two men, allegedly acting on orders from Ukraine’s SBU, attempted to kill Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, though Ukraine has denied any involvement and evidence has not been independently verified

Lublin and Rzeszow airports resumed operations after Poland temporarily activated NATO aircraft and air defences in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine, in a preventive move to secure airspace near the border

Delegations from Washington, Kyiv and Moscow reached the deal during U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, marking the first prisoner exchange in five months as negotiations to end the war continue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticizes Athens for breaking decades of cooperation and supplying arms to Ukraine, claiming Greece’s alignment with EU pressure undermines Russian-Greek ties

China and Russia reaffirm their “no limits” partnership in a video call as the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s war in Ukraine approaches, emphasizing closer cooperation amid global tensions and Western sanctions

New U.S.-backed negotiations are scheduled for early February as Ukraine endures extreme cold, power outages and uncertainty over a fragile pause in Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

The overnight attacks triggered renewed power and heating outages across large parts of the Ukrainian capital amid freezing temperatures, underscoring the gap between diplomatic efforts as talks continue in Abu Dhabi

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the U.S. to discuss security guarantees and a post-war recovery package, aiming to finalize agreements on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week

The Kremlin hailed Italy, France, and Germany’s apparent willingness to resume talks on Ukraine as a “significant shift,” while Britain remains skeptical. Moscow said such engagement aligns with its vision for the conflict’s evolution and ongoing peace efforts

Russia says it agrees with Donald Trump that Ukraine’s leader is delaying a peace deal, while also pressing Washington to respond to a proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which is set to expire within weeks

Cyprus begins its six-month EU leadership with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy attending, signaling continued European backing for Kyiv amid Russia’s ongoing invasion

Speaking in Paris, the Greek prime minister stressed that American involvement is essential for Ukraine’s security and for Europe, while reaffirming Greece’s support for Kyiv without deploying troops inside the country

Turkey’s president says he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday about peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia and the war in Gaza, days after Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu