#Eastern Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned Poland's highest honor after it was stripped, signaling willingness to address painful shared history while navigating wartime alliances.

Larysa Navrotska is a lifeline for Ukrainian communities near the front line as she delivers essential mail and medicine amid Russian threats.

The EU's enlargement ambitions are reaching unprecedented heights, as nine potential new members and possibly Iceland aim for accession.

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners, marking progress in US relations and easing sanctions, though many remain incarcerated.

Tensions rise between Ukraine and Hungary as Ukrainian bank staff detained over alleged money laundering are released amidst diplomatic furor.

Hungary stops certain fuel shipments to Ukraine, urging repairs on an oil pipeline essential for Russian oil transport to Budapest.

Russia aimed to replace Ukraine's pro-Western government but faces prolonged conflict, reshaping Eastern Europe's geopolitical landscape.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks concluded after two hours without a resolution, underscoring ongoing geopolitical tensions and challenges in diplomacy.

Rubio visits Slovakia and Hungary, aiming to curb Russian energy reliance as US-Russia tensions rise.

Marco Rubio visits Slovakia and Hungary to reinforce ties with pro-Trump leadership amid EU tensions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Slovakia and Hungary, reinforcing bonds with their pro-Trump leaders amid EU tensions.

Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Black Sea Taman port, causing a fire, as US Secretary Marco Rubio begins his diplomatic tour in Eastern Europe.