War in Ukraine and Falling EU Demand Drive Bulgaria’s 2025 Export Decline
Bulgaria’s export sector continued to face challenges in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of decline
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the United States next week, where he will address the UN Security Council on the ongoing war with Russia. In Kyiv, Zelensky confirmed that preparations are underway for his meeting with US President Joe Biden in Washington, where he plans to present Ukraine's "Victory Plan". The details of this plan have not yet been made public, but Zelensky emphasized the importance of peace, stating that "there is no alternative" and rejecting any solutions that would simply delay further Russian aggression.
Former US President Donald Trump has indicated that he will "probably" meet with Zelensky during his visit, though he provided no additional information on the potential meeting. The Ukrainian leader’s trip is set to include engagements with various figures in US politics.
Kamala Harris, Trump's opponent in the upcoming election and a leading figure in the Democratic Party, also has plans to meet with Zelensky next week, underscoring the importance of Ukraine's position in global diplomatic discussions. Both parties are closely following the developments in Ukraine, with Zelensky’s meetings expected to play a key role in shaping US-Ukrainian relations moving forward.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to present a roadmap for holding presidential elections on February 24, together with a proposal for a nationwide referendum on a potential peace agreement with Russia.
Japan is preparing to deepen its cooperation with NATO by joining an alliance-backed framework aimed at supporting Ukraine
WHO launched its Humanitarian Appeal for Ukraine 2026, requesting USD 42 million to protect access to health care for 700,000 people.
Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States reached an agreement on the exchange of 314 prisoners between Kyiv and Moscow on the second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in an interview with French television channel France2 that 55,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been killed since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022
Russian forces resumed large-scale missile and drone strikes on Kyiv overnight on 2-3 February, hitting multiple districts of the capital, damaging residential and non-residential buildings, and injuring three people, according to Ukrainian officials. The
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