Zelensky, Vucic hold "open and frank" talks in Athens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held an "open and frank" discussion on the sidelines of the informal summit of Western Balkan countries in Athens on August 22, according to Ukrainskaia Pravda.

Moldovan FM: Future of Moldova and Ukraine is in EU

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine have made significant progress in implementing the European Commission's recommendations on EU accession, said Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu.

Drone attacks on Moscow continue

Russia announced on Tuesday morning that it shot down two Ukrainian drones in the Moscow region, where incidents of this type have been increasing in recent weeks, Agerpres.ro reports.

Russia warns of escalation after Denmark, Netherlands donate fighter jets to Ukraine

Russia on Monday condemned the decision by Denmark and the Netherlands to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, warning that the move would escalate the conflict, Reuters reports.

Scholz: West does not intend to change Putin's regime

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that the West does not intend to make efforts to change the political regime in the Russian Federation, despite Vladimir Putin's belief that the European community has such plans.

Netherlands, Denmark to deliver 61 F-16s to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday evening welcomed the "historic" decision by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver a total of 61 US F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, reported by Agerpres.ro

Hungarian, Turkish Parliaments to discuss Sweden's NATO entry in autumn

The parliaments of Hungary and Turkey will separately discuss the issue of ratifying Sweden's entry into NATO in the autumn, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced on Sunday, reported by EFE and Agerpres.

Netherlands, Denmark to deliver F-16 jets to Ukraine, but number unknown

The Netherlands and Denmark have not yet announced how many F-16 fighter jets they will deliver to Ukraine, but both countries have confirmed that they will provide the aircraft.

F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots begins

Ukrainian pilots have begun training on F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Saturday in an interview with Ukrainian media, CNN reports, as picked up by News.ro and Digi24.

Russia suspends flights to Moscow airports after Ukrainian drones intercepted

Russian authorities briefly suspended flights to Moscow's Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports on Sunday after two Ukrainian drones were intercepted heading for the capital.

Series of earthquakes rattle Hungary

Thirteen earthquakes were recorded in Hungary on Saturday and Sunday, the largest of which had a magnitude of 4.1. All of the quakes were felt in the city of Arad and some of them in Oradea, according to Digi24.

Pope Francis: Reduce military spending, increase humanitarian aid

Pope Francis has called for a decrease in arms spending, saying that this would free up more money for humanitarian causes, DPA and Digi24 broadcast on Saturday.