Charles Michel: The main obstacle for the accession negotiations of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine is the opposition of the Prime Minister of Hungary

The main obstacle to a positive decision for the accession negotiations of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine is the opposition of the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, said the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in an interview for Free Europe. Two days before the European Union summit where enlargement will also be discussed, the official says he is confident in the success of the meeting and that European leaders are working to convince Hungary.

Donald Tusk wins parliament’s backing to be new Polish PM

The new government of Polish Prime Minister-designate Donald Tusk won a vote of confidence on Tuesday, DW reports.

Ukraine’s NATO membership bid to be considered after it wins conflict — Biden

Ukraine’s accession to NATO will be considered only after it wins the conflict, US President Joe Biden said, according to TASS.

Australia, Canada, New Zealand back 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza

Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday backed urgent international efforts towards a "sustainable ceasefire" in Gaza in a coordinated show of concern shortly after the U.S. warned Israel of declining support over its military campaign, Reuters reports.

Russian missile attack on Kiev, dozens of people injured

A Russian missile attack targeted Kiev on Wednesday morning, injuring dozens of people, according to the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, reports Agerpres.ro.

Zelensky addresses security challenges in US talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in critical discussions on global security challenges, Ukrainian frontline developments, and ongoing defence collaboration with American officials during his official visit to the United States, as reported by Unian.

U.S. officials confirm Houthi attack on cargo vessel

According to two American defence officials, the missile, launched by Houthi rebels, struck the cargo ship STRINDA, causing a fire and damages. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the attack, as reported by Agerpres.ro.

UN General Assembly to vote on urgent Gaza ceasefire resolution

The UN General Assembly is poised to vote on Tuesday for a resolution that lacks mandatory force but calls for an "immediate cessation of humanitarian fire" in Gaza—a plea the paralyzed Security Council has failed to make so far, reports News.ro.

Poland bolsters defences with operational U.S. missile shield

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Monday that the U.S. missile defence base in Redzikowo, Poland, will become operational on December 15th.

Zelenski and Orban's "very direct" exchange raises EU Summit tensions

President Volodymyr Zelenski of Ukraine revealed a tense verbal exchange with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during the inauguration ceremony of Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

Austria's three conditions to welcome Romania into Air Schengen

The Austrian Ministry of the Interior transmitted, at the request of the Digi24 station, what are Austria's conditions for accepting Romania in Schengen, but - importantly - only for air transport. The lifting of land border controls is the subject of separate discussions.

Israel's war on Gaza to last two more months

Israeli officials say that the ongoing war in Gaza will last two more months, with tens of thousands of Palestinians potentially being killed as a result, EFE reports.