Reuters: Ukraine meets 2 of 7 conditions to launch EU membership talks

A European Union report will this week say that Ukraine has met two out of seven conditions to start membership negotiations, two EU sources said, with the bloc's executive set to highlight progress made despite the war triggered by Russia's invasion, Reuters reports.

Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine: The "biggest blow" in Kiev's military campaign is yet to come

Ukraine's deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, said on Monday that the "biggest blow" in Kiev's military campaign is yet to come, but she admitted that the operation is difficult because Russia is doing everything it can to stop the offensive, reports Agerpres.ro .

Mircea Geoană: Chisinau authorities have submitted a list of necessary equipment to the North Atlantic Alliance

The Chisinau authorities have submitted to the North Atlantic Alliance a list of necessary equipment and support to strengthen Moldova's defence capacity, NATO Secretary General Mircea Geoană told our radio station. According to the official, our country has absolutely exceptional political and practical support from the Alliance, but also from the European Union.

Jens Stoltenberg: NATO will not accept a freeze on military conflict in Ukraine to end the war

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation will not accept a war freeze in Ukraine in order to end the military conflict triggered by Russia against Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference today.

China has given assurances that it has not provided lethal aid to Russia, nor will it do so in the future

China has given assurances that it has not provided lethal aid to Russia, nor will it do so in the future. However, the United States remains concerned that some Chinese manufacturers may not live up to those commitments, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said today, as quoted by CNN.

Antony Blinken's talks with his Chinese counterpart were "frank, concrete and constructive"

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held "frank, substantive and constructive" talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing on Sunday, the US State Department reported, according to Reuters.

Hydrological flood warnings on several rivers in Romania, including the Prut

The Code Orange Yellow covers the catchment areas of Someșul Mare, Mureș, Bârzava, Moravița, Jiu, Olt, Bistrița and Trotuș.

More than 60 countries expected to attend second international conference on Ukraine's reconstruction

Officials from more than 60 countries and hundreds of leaders of major global companies are expected in London next week for the second international conference on Ukraine's reconstruction, the British government announced Saturday, AFP reports.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins visit to Beijing to de-escalate Sino-US relations

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday, where according to Chinese state television he will meet with several high-ranking officials, dpa and Agerpres report. Blinken has not visited China since taking up his post in 2021.

South Africa's leader told Putin that the war in Ukraine must end

The war in Ukraine must end, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Ramaphosa's remarks came as he met Putin in St Petersburg on Saturday as part of a peace mission with six other African countries, reports the BBC.

Romania: Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 degrees in the Vrancea seismic zone

A medium earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 occurred this afternoon in the Vrancea seismic zone, Buzau county.

EU nations back renewable deal

Ambassadors from EU member states yesterday reached an agreement on the expansion of renewable energy by 2030, after France secured assurances that nuclear power will play a greater role in the energy transition and thus dropped its last-minute opposition, reports Bloomberg and Digi24.