Russia's invasion of Ukraine

UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned, citing insufficient government spending on defense amid rising threats. The resignation adds pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who faces criticism for delayed defense investment plans and slower spending increases than military demands.

A survey indicates most Poles believe Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will not end in 2026, with over 76% expecting the war to continue beyond next year. Skepticism about an end to the conflict is widespread across political groups, including Poland’s governing coalition.

NATO's top official warned young Russians that they would likely die if they enlist in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Romania will expel Russia’s consul general in Constanța and close its consulate following a Russian drone strike that injured two people in Galați. The attack is described as the most serious security incident in Romania since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Food prices rose 0.68% in April, the largest monthly increase since August 2022, driven by supply chain disruptions from the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and higher oil prices due to a conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Under the Biden administration, food inflation eased slightly, but it accelerated 3.16% since Trump took office, with Trump dismissing concerns about affordability.

UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks claims renewable energy enhances national security by making the country more resilient to sabotage. He argues dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than centralized fossil fuel plants and less vulnerable to supply shocks, citing the US-Israel war on Iran and Russia's Ukraine invasion as examples.