Ukraine needs $17 bln in additional financing for energy repairs

Ukraine will need an additional $17 billion in financing this year for energy repairs, de-mining and to rebuild infrastructure, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Friday.

Jerusalem synagogue attack: Seven killed in shooting

Seven people have been shot dead at a synagogue in East Jerusalem, the most killed in an attack of this kind for years. At least three more people were injured, BBC reports.

The EU sanctions against Russia extended

The EU has decided on Friday to renew sanctions against Russia for six months for triggering the war in Ukraine and is readying new measures against Moscow, Agerpres reports.

Romania, France and the Netherlands have signed up to a joint statement on security matters. The document reiterates support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

On Friday, a joint French-Romanian-Dutch statement on security cooperation was signed by the three countries' foreign ministers, Catherine Colonna, Bogdan Aurescu and Wopke Hoekstra, Agerpres reports. The statement also refers to the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova, launched by Romania, France and Germany.

President Zelenski is asking his allies for more military aid for Ukraine

The leader in Kiev, Volodimir Zelenski is once again appealing for military equipment to stop Russian aggression in Ukraine. The coalition of tanks has expanded to 12 members, according to Volodimir Zelenski, with Canada the latest to pledge to supply Ukraine with tanks.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is expecting a new wave of Ukrainians in European countries

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has warned European countries of a possible new wave of Ukrainians fleeing the war amid pressure from Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, Agerpres reported.

Council of Europe urges establishment of a tribunal to try Russian and Belarusian leaders

The Council of Europe has called for the establishment of an international tribunal to prosecute Russian and Belarusian leadership, which has been blamed for the war in Ukraine. According to the resolution, some of Russia's actions against civilians in Ukraine "could fit" the definition of "genocide" under the 1948 international convention, Digi24 reported.

The “Unirii” Highway might be continued to Chisinau and Odessa

Romania's “Unirii” (Union) Highway could be extended to Chisinau and Odessa. This was revealed by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure in Bucharest, Sorin Grindeanu, following a meeting on Thursday with the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova, Andrei Spînu.

Adrian Dupu: The Romanian Government will offer the Republic of Moldova funding for development projects in the country

The Government of Romania will offer the Republic of Moldova more than 80 million lei in funding for projects to develop the country, Adrian Dupu, Secretary of State of the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, told NordNews in an interview.

Armed Forces of Ukraine: Russians used hypersonic missiles "Kinjal" to hit targets throughout the country

The Russians used hypersonic "Kinjal" guided missiles to hit targets across the country in yesterday morning's attacks in the neighbouring country, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluyiny announced.

Volodymyr Zelensky asked his allies to equip the Ukrainian air force with fighter jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked his allies to equip the air force with fighter jets. The West has already put the issue of the transfer of aircraft to Ukraine on the table.

Russia denied from Auschwitz commemoration ceremonies

Russian officials were not invited to ceremonies marking the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau by the Red Army following Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum announced on Wednesday, AFP reports, quoted by Agerpres.