Vladimir Putin visits allies in Kyrgyzstan, despite arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday for a meeting with some of his few remaining allies, his first trip abroad since he was indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the "deportation" of Ukrainian children.

US, UK, and Belgium announce new military aid to Ukraine

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Belgium have announced new military aid packages for Ukraine, in a show of support for the country as it continues to fight Russia's invasion, Le Monde reports, quoted by news.ro.

Hamas attack on Israel sparks political divisions in Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her unequivocal support for Israel on a stage in Bordeaux, France, where she was guest of honour at a rally of French President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party (which forms the basis of the Renew MEP group).

Israel-Gaza conflict: Death toll from Hamas offensive surpasses 1,000

The death toll from the offensive by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas against Israel has risen to "over 1,000," the Israeli army announced, according to Agerpres.ro.

Iohannis: I will plead for the opening of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova ahead of 2023

President Klaus Iohannis said on Tuesday that at the European Council in December he will plead for the opening of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova until the end of 2023, reports Agerpres.

LIVE Presidents Zelenski and Iohannis, press statements in Cotroceni

UPDATE: The presidents of Romania and Ukraine make statements at the Cotroceni Palace.

Romania: A coach with dozens of passengers overturned. Five people were injured

A coach with passengers overturned last night, in the town of Hârșova, Romania. In this sense, the Red Intervention Plan has been activated, announced the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, quoted by adevarul.ro.

IDF strikes more than 200 targets in Gaza overnight

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets struck more than 200 targets in Gaza overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement Tuesday, CNN reports.

Germany, the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom will support Israel's defense efforts

Germany, the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom "will support Israel's efforts to defend itself" and "unequivocally condemn Hamas and its outrageous acts of terrorism," reads a joint statement released after a discussion by leaders in these countries, reports Agerpres.ro.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is making his first official visit to Romania

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski, is making, today, his first official visit to Romania, to be received by the President Klaus Iohannis, by the Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. Also, he will meet with the presidents of the two Chambers of the Parliament and will deliver a speech in the joint plenary session, reports Hotnews.ro.

Israeli defense minister orders ‘complete siege’ of Gaza, as Hamas threatens hostages

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the Israeli military would attack Hamas with a force “like never before,” as the militant group threatened to kill civilian hostages if airstrikes target Gaza without warning, CNN reports.

The UN chief condemns the attacks and calls on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

The United Nations’ chief says he’s “deeply distressed” by Israel‘s recent announcement of a complete siege of the Gaza Strip as the death toll from an unprecedented Hamas attack climbs to about 900 Israelis and more than 680 Palestinians dead from retaliatory airstrikes by Israel, BBC reports.