In October 2024, reports surfaced about the potential transfer of 30 M-84 tanks and 30 M-80A infantry fighting vehicles from Croatia's stockpiles to Ukraine. In exchange, Croatia anticipated that Germany would finance part of the contract for purchasing 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks.

Croatia’s opposition-backed President Zoran Milanović, a critic of the European Union and NATO, overwhelmingly won reelection for another five-year term on Sunday, defeating a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff vote,

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won a second term as voters in the Balkan nation delivered a resounding election victory to a populist leader who has denounced NATO expansion and military aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriiy Sybiha hugs Croatia's Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman before a flower ceremony at The Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine at St Michael's Square

On January 23, 2025 in Davos (Switzerland), the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and EastOne, will host the annual Ukrainian Breakfast discussion, their traditional event, which takes place on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Milanovic's re-election to the largely symbolic position serves as a setback for Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s government, whose government was recently embroiled in a corruption scandal implicating a former health minister.

Asked if he might meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, Primorac said it made no sense at this point, as Croatia was not involved militarily. “At this stage ...

The result presents a major boost for Milanović, who is a critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Milanović is also a fierce opponent of Croatia’s ...

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, during a meeting with the heads and representatives of the foreign ministries of Southeastern Europe, called for joining the work of defense coalitions to provide Ukraine with everything it needs.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (AP) _ Results Saturday from Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): Alex Michelsen, United States, def. Karen Khachanov (19), Russia, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Gael Monfils, France, def. Taylor Fritz (4), United States, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis has announced the appointment of Andreas Jersabeck as its new general manager. With a career spanning over four decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Jersabeck brings a wealth of expertise and a legacy of leadership to the property.

Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok and Frenchman Sadio Doumbia have refused to participate in the mixed doubles match at the Australian Open. The reasons for their decision are unknown. Kichenok and Doumbia were to play in the first round against Australian Ellen Perez and German Kevin Krawietz.