Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, met with derision in his attempts to discuss the conflict in separatist-held Donbass with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, has launched new overtures to shore up support in the West in the light of Russia’s buildup of troops and weaponry on his country’s borders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s overtures over the last week, aimed at meeting Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, have so far been met with dismissiveness from Moscow.

Azerbaijan increased natural gas supplies to Europe through the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), a segment of the Southern Gas Corridor, from its giant Shan Deniz offshore gas field by 42 percent in April compared to March, TAP said.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko may be many things, but no one can disagree – he is a survivor.