Zelenskyy ends pause on targeting Russian oil refineries

Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Washington curbed intelligence sharing and throttled Starlink access during intensified Russian bombardments, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Financial Times interview.

EU leaders clash over budget as Moldova quietly clears accession

European Union leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to negotiate the bloc's 2028–2034 long-term budget, while reaffirming broad consensus over Moldova's accession path.

Massive drone raid disrupts Russian digital networks and flights

Ukrainian forces launched more than 500 drones across several Russian regions overnight, sparking fires in Saratov industrial sites, crippling online services, and grounding flights across all four major Moscow airports.

Brussels sends €2.86 billion military aid to Kyiv forces

The European Union disbursed €2.86 billion (approx. 57.3 billion MDL) in military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday under its broader €90 billion support loan facility, Ukrainian media reported.

Izium residents brace for freezing winter amid Russian grid attacks

Residents in the war-battered Ukrainian city of Izium are stockpiling firewood and installing backup boilers as relentless Russian strikes threaten power and heating supplies ahead of a harsh winter.

Finland seeks tougher EU visa curbs on Russian travellers

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has urged the European Union to tighten visa restrictions on Russian citizens, outlining five proposals in a letter ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg.

15 Egyptian sailors have safely returned home with Chisinau's support

Fifteen Egyptian sailors managed to return home from Ukraine with the assistance of the authorities of the Republic of Moldova. To facilitate their journey to Egypt, Chișinău issued transit visas and coordinated their passage through the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that all the sailors had arrived safely at their destination.

A ship heading to Moldova was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

A cargo ship traveling from Turkey to the Republic of Moldova was struck by a drone in the Black Sea, near the Bulgarian coast. The crew of 15—seven Ukrainian and eight Azerbaijani nationals—were evacuated. Preliminary information indicates there were no casualties.

16 Russians illegally got ID cards with fake documents from Chișinău

Romanian prosecutors have uncovered an illegal scheme in which 16 Russian citizens obtained Romanian passports and identity cards using forged documents—falsely attributed to entities including the Romanian Embassy and Consulate in the Republic of Moldova. After the investigation, authorities cancelled over 1,700 identity cards issued using fictitious addresses.

Serbia: Elections may reshape its political future

The parliamentary elections in Serbia, scheduled for October 25, are viewed by many as a referendum on the country's future and development trajectory. Aleksandar Vučić, who has stepped down as president, intends to lead the Serbian Progressive Party list he represents and secure the prime minister position.

Polish security services meet over threat to Tusk

Polish security services held an emergency meeting on Sunday after receiving information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Ukraine defends Zelensky as Trump’s remarks spark backlash

Ukrainian officials have defended President Volodymyr Zelensky after US President Donald Trump called for him to leave office, prompting sharply differing reactions from Moscow and European politicians.