July 7, 2026

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos posted photos on her social media page, announcing that she had made jam from Armenian apricots.   “This is jam I made from Armenian apricots.   Apricots are symbolic of a shift that is taking place in Armenia. At last month’s election, the majority of Armenians voted for parties that…

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus would not send its troops to fight in Ukraine but simultaneously blamed Western countries for prolonging the war and increasing military tensions in Europe.   Speaking at a ceremony honoring graduates of Belarusian military academies on Monday, July 6, Lukashenko claimed an international “war party” was determined to keep…