**Trump Slaps ‘Tremendous’ Sanctions on Russian Oil: Malta’s Perspective** In a move that has sent ripples through the global economy, former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed what he terms “tremendous” sanctions on Russian oil, a response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While the geopolitical implications of this decision are vast, Malta, with its…
**Zelensky Launches Europe Tour After Russia Pummels Ukraine: Malta’s Stance and Community Impact** In the wake of relentless Russian attacks on Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky embarked on a significant European tour, aimed at garnering further international support. This development has not only captured the attention of global leaders but has also resonated deeply within…
In a surprising twist of international affairs, former U.S. President Donald Trump has advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to “make a deal” with Russia, as a plea for Tomahawk missiles from the United States reportedly fell on deaf ears. This geopolitical maneuvering, while far from Malta’s shores, has significant implications for the Mediterranean island, a…
# Zelensky’s Visit to Washington: A Maltese Perspective In a week marked by significant international events, the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump has drawn global attention. This high-level diplomatic engagement is not just a matter of international politics; it has far-reaching implications that resonate even…
### Ukraine Crisis: Zelensky Urges Trump to End War with ‘Middle East’ Model – A Malta Perspective In a surprising and somewhat controversial turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to broker peace in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, citing the “Middle East” peace process as a potential…
### Commonwealth to be Voice of Peace in Gaza, Ukraine – David Agius Malta, a small yet influential member of the Commonwealth, has always been at the forefront of advocating for peace and diplomacy. Recently, the country’s Foreign Minister, David Agius, has emphasized the need for the Commonwealth to play a more active role in…
— **The Ripple Effects of Conflict: How the Ukraine Crisis Touches Malta** In the heart of Europe, the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to cast long shadows, reaching even the shores of Malta. The latest reports from Ukraine indicate that Russian strikes have claimed the lives of three individuals, a stark reminder of…
Kyiv’s Dawn Raid Resonates in Malta’s Morning Cafés By [Hot Malta Staff] | 7-min read Valletta’s Grand Harbour was still yawning in amber light when push-notifications began to ripple across phones at outdoor tables: four dead, dozens wounded, Kyiv again under a “kamikaze” sky. By the time the first cappuccino foam settled, Maltese commuters had…
EU weighs new €140 billion Ukraine loan using Russian assets – what it means for Malta Valletta’s Grand Harbour ferries were still unloading Monday morning commuters when news broke that Brussels is exploring a €140 billion loan to Kyiv, collateralised by frozen Russian central-bank assets. In cafés along the Valletta waterfront the reaction was instant:…
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s call for the European Union to maintain “the strongest possible pressure” on the Russian economy has struck a chord across Malta, from the boardrooms of Valletta’s financial-services firms to the kitchen tables of families still hosting Ukrainian refugees who fled Russian bombs in 2022. Speaking in Brussels on Thursday after an…
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s declaration that Malta considers the return of Crimea and all occupied Ukrainian territory “non-negotiable” has rippled through Valletta’s cafés, university corridors and parish halls, placing the island’s foreign-policy stance at the centre of dinner-table talk far beyond the usual diplomatic circles. Speaking to the UN Security Council via video-link on Tuesday…
**Russia’s War Machine Rolls On: What Malta’s Ukrainian Diaspora Feels When Moscow Says “Never Retreat”** Valletta’s Upper Barrakka gardens were unusually quiet at dawn on Tuesday, the usual clatter of cruise-shate selfie-sticks replaced by the soft clink of amber worry-beads. Below the gun-salute battery, a small cluster of Ukrainian women—waitresses from St Julian’s hotels, carers…
