The war in Sudan is fuelling crime committed by armed groups in the north-eastern Central African Republic, which borders Darfur. Meanwhile, the government’s external relationships are jeopardising its neutrality in the conflict. Bangui and its partners should act swiftly to curb the violence.

L’AntiDiplomatico reported that Russian President Putin’s conversations with representatives of Finland and Norway, which occurred without the European Union’s top foreign policy official, indicate deep divisions within EU foreign policy.

The Kherson Region ombudsperson, Sergey Georgiev, stated that residents of Alyoshki have reunited with their relatives. He also reported that several evacuees remain in hospitals in the Republic of Crimea.

US presidential envoy Witkoff stated that consultations in Brussels are scheduled for this week to discuss European security architecture and guarantees for Kiev with allies.