In much of Europe, the election in Slovakia was seen as a bellwether of mainstream support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. But voters seemed most concerned with pocketbook issues.
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Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Ban Ukrainian Grain Exports
The bars against sales in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia were in place early Saturday, reviving an issue that has threatened European Union solidarity on Ukraine.
Slovakia Election Could Shift Sentiment in a Fierce Ukraine Ally
The vote in Slovakia this month will be a test of European unity on Ukraine, and of Russia’s efforts to undermine it. The front-runner wants to halt arms shipments to Kyiv.
EU Extends Tariff-Free Ukraine Grain Policy, Despite Protests
Five countries whose farmers have been hurt by the policy, including Poland, will get carve-outs and compensation, under an agreement reached Friday.
Angry Farmers Pierce Europe’s United Front on Ukraine
A grain deal that got Ukrainian exports moving and eased a global food crisis is now fueling protests in Romania and among other staunch supporters of Kyiv.
U.S. Puts Sanctions on Man Accused of Working on Russia-North Korea Arms Deal
A White House spokesman said the man would be in violation of several U.N. Security Council resolutions.
8 European Leaders Urge Big Tech to Stop Disinformation Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine
An open letter from eight prime ministers calls on leaders of companies including Meta to take action “against disinformation that undermines our peace and stability.”
As Zelensky Visits Kherson, World Bank Says Ukraine Needs $411 Billion to Rebuild
The bank released a significantly higher figure as European Union leaders approved plans to provide Kyiv with one million artillery shells over the next 12 months.
Slovakia Makes Its First Delivery of Pledged Soviet-Era Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The arrival of the aging MIG-29s is not expected to significantly change battlefield dynamics, and the planes will most likely be used for spare parts for Ukraine’s own Soviet-era jets.
Ukraine Jets: More MIG Fighters Will Help, but Kyiv Really Wants F-16s
Ukrainian officials and military analysts do not expect the MIG jets pledged so far by Poland and Slovakia to fundamentally alter the battle in the skies.