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.
Milanović won more than 74% of the vote compared to his challenger Dragan Primorac, who received nearly 26%, according to the results released by Croatia’s state election authorities after more than 9
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 ...
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).
Incumbent Zoran Milanovic won Croatia's presidential runoff against Dragan Primorac, securing nearly 78% of the vote. Known for his combative style and criticism of EU policies, Milanovic continues to be a divisive figure in Croatian politics,
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 ...
Croatia's populist President Zoran Milanovic was re-elected in a landslide, defeating his conservative rival in Sunday's run-off, according to an exit poll.
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.
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic battles conservative challenger, Dragan Primorac, in a highly anticipated runoff election. Milanovic narrowly missed an outright win in the first round, while Primorac trailed significantly.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has labeled Milanović "pro-Russian" and a threat to Croatia's international standing. Milanović has rejected claims of being pro-Russian, though he blocked the deployment of five Croatian officers to NATO's Security Assistance and Training mission for Ukraine in Germany last year.