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,
Croatia has sold 30 M-84 tanks and 30 M-80 armored vehicles to Germany for donation to Ukraine, using the proceeds to co-fund the purchase of advanced Leopard 2A8 tanks, marking a significant step in
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.
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
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic secured re-election with 74% of the vote, defeating conservative candidate Dragan Primorac. Known for his criticism of the EU and NATO, Milanovic's win sets up ongoing tensions with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
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 ...
Milanović, 58, is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. He is the most popular politician in Croatia, and is sometimes compared to U.S. President ...
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 conservative ...
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic to discuss the need to strengthen Ukraine's positions, particularly through delivery of additional military aid,
At a meeting in Davos, NATO allies faced pushback on the idea of extending membership of the alliance to embattled Ukraine.