The stronger Europe's support for Ukraine, the sooner the war will end, believes current NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. On the other hand, the longer the war continues, the greater the chances of a Russian victory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is confident that time is on his side. Therefore, European countries should consider that the Russian-Ukrainian war could last for 10 years. Its duration depends on how long and how strongly Europeans will support the Ukrainians, said …

The United Kingdom has extended a loan of £2 billion to Ukraine for purchasing military supplies. The loan, set over a period of 15 years, will be supervised by a special commission to ensure proper allocation of funds.

Ukraine and the UK signed the loan agreement, which will finance Ukraine's defence needs. Under this agreement, British suppliers can enter into credit agreements and contracts with Ukraine, according to the Office of the President of Ukraine.

The framework agreement, signed …

Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony in Russia. The court's decision was delivered after closed-door sessions. The Sverdlovsk Regional Court sentenced the Wall Street Journal correspondent to 16 years of imprisonment on charges of espionage. The prosecution had sought an 18-year sentence for the journalist. Gershkovich denies the charges, reports Meduza.

The court completed its investigation over two sessions held on …