Snapshots

The move could help Kyiv raise funds to better manage its debt by signaling to others that the country is a worthwhile investment.

Hungary and Poland’s move to veto an EU spending package could delay the disbursement of much-needed funds to the bloc’s struggling economies.

Armenia’s intensifying political crisis and the still-volatile situation in Nagorno-Karabakh leave the door open for future rounds of violence.

The EU and U.K. must reach a trade deal by early December to ensure their legislatures have time to approve it ahead of the Jan. 1 deadline.

A larger military footprint than previously expected may help Biden pressure Damascus into peace talks if his predecessor doesn’t make a final withdrawal attempt.

The White House’s planned $23 billion arms sale to Abu Dhabi will complicate Russian and Chinese attempts to make further inroads in the wealthy Arab Gulf state.

Moon’s move to quickly establish a dialogue with Biden indicates a desire to gain early input into any new U.S. policies that could impact Seoul’s priorities.

Markets and investors will be closely watching for policy changes from Ankara’s new economic teams that could have tangible effects on the country’s slow-motion currency crisis.

As PKK militants fight to secure their position in northern Iraq, additional attacks against other Kurdish forces and nearby oil facilities are likely.

Additional cross-border attacks in Europe could increase pressure on governments to abolish, or at least suspend, the Continent's passport-free Schengen area.

Unemployment levels will continue to increase in Southern Europe in the coming months, opening the door to more anti-government protests.

Further Russian and Syrian provocations against Turkish proxies may eventually force Ankara to deploy its own military.