Oleh Behunts

writer at EUReflect

Contributing writer at EUReflect.

Articles by Oleh Behunts

  • Hormuz: Open for Hours

    Hormuz: Open for Hours

    Hormuz: Open for Hours, Dangerous by Nightfall The Strait of Hormuz did not slam shut in one dramatic moment. It narrowed, then darkened, then turned openly hostile. By the end of the weekend, what had briefly looked like a fragile easing had become something else entirely: a maritime confrontation with oil markets, diplomacy and military signaling all colliding in the same strip of water. Hormuz: Open for Hours, Dangerous by Nightfall The Strait of Hormuz did not slam shut in one dramatic moment. It narrowed, then darkened, then turned openly hostile. By the end of the weekend, what had briefly looked like a fragile easing had become something else entirely: a maritime confrontation with oil markets, diplomacy and military signaling all colliding in the same strip of water.

    politics
  • A Deadly Day in Kyiv, a Police Force Under Pressure

    A Deadly Day in Kyiv, a Police Force Under Pressure

    What began as a neighborhood quarrel in Kyiv turned, within minutes, into a burst of mass violence that killed six people, wounded more than a dozen and ended in a supermarket siege. By the next day, the story had shifted from the gunman alone to a second public shock: why some police officers at the scene appeared to run instead of respond.

    general
  • European Union warns Trump against war crimes in Iran

    European Union warns Trump against war crimes in Iran

    Anitta Hipper stressed diplomacy in the Iran crisis, warning against attacks on civilian infrastructure. Donald Trump escalated threats, while António Costa called such actions illegal. Strait of Hormuz closure drives oil prices up.

    energy
  • Airports in Northern Italy Introduce Restrictions Amid Fuel Crisis

    Airports in Northern Italy Introduce Restrictions Amid Fuel Crisis

    Fuel shortages at Milan Linate Airport, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport, and Treviso Airport led to refueling limits, prioritizing critical flights. The crisis is linked to the Iran war and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

    energy
  • Macron calls on Trump to be serious

    Macron calls on Trump to be serious

    Emmanuel Macron, during a visit to South Korea, criticized Donald Trump’s inconsistent messaging on the Iran war. He stressed that conflicts require seriousness and reaffirmed trust as a core value of NATO.

    defense
  • Germany to Establish Council to Return Colonial-era Artifacts

    Germany to Establish Council to Return Colonial-era Artifacts

    Germany will establish a council to coordinate the return of colonial-era cultural property and human remains. Including federal, state, and local representatives, it aims for transparent restitution with partners. African states formed bodies to negotiate; returns like Benin Bronzes signal commitment.

    politics
  • Akhal-Teke Horses

    Akhal-Teke Horses

    The Akhal-Teke horse is one of the oldest horse breeds from Turkmenistan. Known for its golden sheen, elegant build, and exceptional endurance, it developed in harsh desert conditions and stands out for both its physical abilities and cultural significance.

    general