The United States embassy in Kyiv has announced it will remain open despite Russian warnings for foreigners and diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital ahead of planned attacks. In a statement on social media, the embassy clarified that there are no changes to its operations and dismissed reports to the contrary as false.
EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol have called for increased pressure on Russia and enhanced support for Ukraine, noting that President Putin has shown no interest in peace negotiations. The ministers, representing countries including Germany, Austria, Estonia, and Latvia, discussed the development of a unified EU strategy for any future peace talks between the two nations.
Approximately 130 asylum seekers stayed at a temporary shelter in Groningen on Wednesday night because the Ter Apel registration center reached capacity. An additional ten people opted to sleep outdoors on the grounds of the Ter Apel facility.
Italian authorities have seized over 200 million euros in assets belonging to the deceased mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Denaro, who was Italy's most wanted fugitive for decades, died in prison in 2023 shortly after his arrest.
The Dutch government has decided to extend the deployment of Patriot missile systems in Poland for up to six more months to secure a key logistics hub for aid to Ukraine. Other defense systems, including Nasams and anti-drone equipment, will be withdrawn as originally planned.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that the European Union should not fall into a Russian trap by naming a specific envoy for Ukraine-Russia negotiations at this stage. Speaking ahead of a meeting in Cyprus, Kallas emphasized that negotiating strategy and teamwork are more critical than individual appointments.