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

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Gymnast Illia Kovtun, who won silver at the 2024 Olympics in summer, wants to change his citizenship and represent Croatia. The president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Vadym Hutzait, said he was unaware of the decision and found it unacceptable.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has secured a resounding victory in the presidential runoff, winning 74.68% of the vote and securing a second term