Russia has reiterated its opposition to a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, with Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stating that Moscow is focused on achieving a long-term settlement rather than a short-term ...

Putin said he agrees in principle with the 30-day ceasefire proposal but stressed the terms still need working out.

European Union enlargement commissioner Marta Kos has hailed Albania’s progress in the membership negotiations and as a “champion” of the regional cooperation. Kos on Thursday was in the capital, ...