Ukraine-skeptic Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential race
Peter Pellegrini of the ruling nationalist coalition is set to become Slovakia’s president after defeating opposition independent Ivan Korcok. The ruling coalition is opposed to providing Ukraine with military aid.
Poland votes in local elections test for Tusk
Polish voters are going to the polls in local elections that will test the public mood under a new liberal government. Premier Donald Tusk is seeking confirmation of support for his pro-European course.
Tens of thousands rally in support of Orban rival
Former government insider Peter Magyar parted ways with the right-wing, ruling Fidesz party. The lawyer says his political movement will bring left and right together against Viktor Orban’s rule.
EU and US pledge fresh financial support for Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with top EU and US officials in Brussels. It comes as Yerevan continues to distance itself from Russia in the wake of the Nagorno-Karabakh war.
Kharkiv targeted in deadly Russian strike on Ukraine
Ukrainian air defences intercepted more than two dozen drones fired by Russia on Kharkiv, the Ukrainian army said. The attack killed at least six people and damaged residential buildings.