Wikipedia.org

Government officials talk about the possible deployment of Slovak troops to Ukraine as a diversion from national interests, but opinions in the opposition differ. The Democrats are strongly in favour of a potential peacekeeping mission, while the PS also favours the idea. However, they stress that they do not support sending troops into combat.

Written by Natalia Silenská | EURACTIV.sk

Kremlin.ru

Russia committed the first crime of aggression against Ukraine back in 2014 by occupying Crimea, but holding Russia’s high-ranking officials accountable became one of the major priorities for Ukraine’s international policy after Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Written by Yana Sliemzina| Gwara Media

European Union

Last year, the Czech Republic donated to Ukraine over 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, Czechs contributed millions to humanitarian collections, and approximately €5.9 million from the state budget went to support Ukrainian refugees. But this level of aid may come to an end in the autumn as the country heads into elections, with polls predicting a victory for the opposition, which is less inclined to continue assistance to Ukraine.

Written by Aneta Zachová and Dávid Pásztor | EURACTIV.cz

Canva

A proposal by presidential candidate Rafał Trzaskowski, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, to limit the number of beneficiaries of benefits for Polish residents has split the ruling coalition, although most Poles support it.

Written by Aleksandra Krzysztoszek | EURACTIV.pl

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