Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Merz unveils plan to support Ukraine in developing weapons
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday unveiled a new plan to support Ukraine in developing long-range weapons at a joint press conference with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin. The two countries’ defense ministers are expected to sign a letter of intent later on Wednesday, […]
MIL-OSI Global: Vladimir Putin’s bombing of Ukrainian civilians won’t end the war any faster. So, why is he doing it?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Mark Edele, Hansen Professor in History and Deputy Dean, The University of Melbourne United States President Donald Trump was “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this week. For three consecutive nights, from Friday to Sunday, Russia launched about 900 drones and scores of missiles at […]
MIL-OSI USA: As Putin Flouts Peace Talks & Targets Ukrainian Civilians, Reed Urges Trump to Impose Tough Sanctions on Russia
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed VIDEO: Sen. Reed delivers remarks on latest in Ukraine CRANSTON, RI – As Russia steps up its targeting of Ukraine, with nearly 400 Russian drones and missiles fired at Ukrainian cities over the past few days, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to demonstrate […]
MIL-OSI: HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PALO ALTO, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HP (NYSE: HPQ) Second quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.42, down 31% from the prior year period Second quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.71, down 13% from the prior year period Second quarter net revenue of $13.2 billion, […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Structured Dialogue with Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement – Committee on Foreign Affairs
Source: European Parliament Structured Dialogue with Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement © European Union (2024) – European Parliament On 3 June 2025, the AFET Committee will host a Structured Dialogue with Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement. As foreseen in the Annex IV of the EP-Commission Framework Agreement, committees should hold exchanges of views with their […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Mullin to Hannity: Trump Strikes when the Iron is Ripe
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator MarkWayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) “Trump is working all angles on this. This is why Trump makes the ‘Art of the Deal’ right?” Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Fox News’s Sean Hannity on Hannity to discuss the recent developments in the war in Ukraine and stress that Russia’s […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Plaid Cymru leader meets EU ambassador to strengthen Wales-Europe ties
Source: Party of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth says there is a ‘pro-European government in waiting’ in Wales Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has today met with the European Union’s Ambassador to the UK, Pedro Serrano, at Europe House in London to discuss strengthening Wales’s relationship with Europe and deepening cooperation in key areas. The […]
MIL-OSI Global: Have sanctions against Russia backfired? What apartheid-era South Africa tells us about who may be profiting
Source: The Conversation – UK – By John Luiz, Professor of International Management and Strategy, University of Sussex There are no longer any golden arches logos in Russia, but is the firm hoping for a return? forden/Shutterstock Even as the war in Ukraine grinds on, some multinational companies are quietly positioning themselves for a thaw […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Russia’s continued contravention of OSCE principles: UK Statement to the OSCE
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Russia’s continued contravention of OSCE principles: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that in line with the OSCE Code of Conduct, the UK will continue to support Ukraine towards achieving a just and lasting peace, while continuing to urge Russia to return […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s self-defence, while President Putin rejects ceasefire as war deepens Russia’s economic and global isolation: UK Statement to the OSCE
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s self-defence, while President Putin rejects ceasefire as war deepens Russia’s economic and global isolation: UK Statement to the OSCE UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that Russia’s invasion shatters European security and undermines peace. Despite President Putin’s claims, […]
MIL-OSI USA: McCaul Discusses Importance of State Dept. Reauthorization with Secretary Rubio
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Michael McCaul (10th District of Texas) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the committee’s hearing, titled “FY26 State Department Posture: Protecting American Interests.” McCaul and Rubio discussed how the committee’s work to […]
MIL-OSI Global: Is Vladimir Putin’s indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian civilians ‘crazy’? It’s more a sign of impatience
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Mark Edele, Hansen Professor in History and Deputy Dean, The University of Melbourne United States President Donald Trump was “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this week. For three consecutive nights, from Friday to Sunday, Russia launched about 900 drones and scores of missiles at […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: 28 May 2025
News release
Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly concludes: historic outcomes, consequential highlights
Source: World Health Organisation The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78), the annual meeting of World Health Organization’s (WHO) Member States, came to a close Tuesday, as health leaders lauded vast accomplishments and global solidarity. The Assembly, WHO’s highest decision-making body, convened from 19 May to 27 May, under the theme “One World for Health”. Member […]
MIL-OSI: STEALTHGAS INC. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ATHENS, Greece, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STEALTHGAS INC. (NASDAQ: GASS), a ship-owning company serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced today its unaudited financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Strong profitability continued for the […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The next round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will be announced soon – S. Lavrov
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, May 28 (Xinhua) — Speaking at the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives Responsible for Security Issues on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that […]
MIL-OSI Security: NATO and the European Union unite for Ukraine at a NAC – PSC meeting
Source: NATO On Wednesday 28 May [2025], at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, together with the Chair of the Political and Security Committee of the European Union, Delphine Pronk, led an informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council and the Political and Security Committee, focusing on Ukraine. Senior political […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – A joint body to coordinate the reconstruction of Ukraine? – E-002036/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002036/2025to the CommissionRule 144Vasile Dîncu (S&D) In preparing for the reconstruction of Ukraine, a joint Romanian-Moldovan initiative with that precise aim in mind could serve as a model for regional coordination. 1.Does the Commission intend to include Romania and the Republic of Moldova, via a joint framework of […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Summit on Ukraine and Security in Europe – the Commission’s mandate – E-000729/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The discussions at the Summit in Paris on 17 February 2025 covered Europe’s defence and security, including the need to strengthen the European defence technological and industrial base. In addition, participants emphasised the need to step up the overall support to Ukraine, and to maintain economic pressure on Russia, including through sanctions. The President […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Set for Crucial Talks with German Chancellor Merz in Berlin
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to arrive in Berlin on Wednesday for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the German government said, part of a diplomatic drive to end the war in Ukraine. Merz will receive Zelenskiy with military honours at the federal chancellery at […]
MIL-Evening Report: Is Vladimir Putin’s indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian civilians ‘crazy’? It’s more a sign of impatience
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Edele, Hansen Professor in History and Deputy Dean, The University of Melbourne United States President Donald Trump was “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this week. For three consecutive nights, from Friday to Sunday, Russia launched about 900 drones and scores of missiles at […]