Romania is part of Zelenskyy’s new regional initiative

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched a new regional initiative on Friday, September 18, in Ivano-Frankivsk, involving eight Central and Eastern European states, including Romania, at a summit aimed at promoting cooperation in the areas of trade and security, Agerpres reports.

Russia holds parliamentary vote with no opposition on ballot

Russia began three days of tightly controlled parliamentary elections on Friday, staging a ballot without genuine opposition that the Kremlin treats as a test of public sentiment toward its ongoing war in Ukraine.

Russian missile hits Odesa high-rise, injuring three civilians

Russian forces struck a 19-story residential high-rise in Odessa shortly after midnight, injuring three civilians, including a three-year-old child, as strikes targeted several Ukrainian regions overnight.

US Congress passes major sanctions bill on Russian and Iran energy

The U.S. Congress passed sweeping legislation approving severe economic sanctions on Russia and Iran, authorizing punitive tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing Russian oil and natural gas.

Four European capitals rank in global top ten cities list

Four European cities have secured positions among the world's top ten urban centres, driven by superior quality of life and institutional governance, according to the latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index.

Zelenskyy rules out wartime elections in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding national elections during wartime, citing severe security risks, mass displacement, and constitutional restrictions under ongoing martial law.

US charges five in Russian plot to kill dissidents and sabotage Europe

Federal prosecutors in New York indicted five operatives allegedly linked to Russian intelligence who recruited hitmen to assassinate Kremlin dissidents in the United States and coordinate sabotage across European infrastructure, authorities said.

EUROSTAT | EU grants nearly 4 million residence permits, with Ukrainians receiving the most

In 2025, the European Union issued nearly 3.9 million residence permits to non-EU citizens, up from over 355,000 more than the previous year. According to data published by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, citizens of Ukraine, India, and Morocco were among the primary recipients of these permits.

Ukrainian refugees with temporary protection in the EU now total 4.43 million

As of July 31, 2026, more than 4.4 million people who had fled Ukraine are receiving temporary protection in the European Union. This number reflects an increase of nearly 20,000 compared to the previous month, according to data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office.

Funeral payments for Russian soldiers cut; one region has canceled them

Russian regional authorities are cutting compensation payments for soldiers' deaths in the war against Ukraine due to increasing budget issues. Last year, the budget deficit hit a record 1.5 trillion rubles, according to The Moscow Times.

World record in Bucharest: 20,000 people gathered at one table for charity

Romania has made its mark in the Guinness World Records for two incredible achievements: the longest table made from recycled materials and the largest gathering of kind-hearted individuals. This unique event took place in Bucharest, where 20,000 people came together at one table to raise funds to build the country's first pediatric psychiatric hospital.

Kyiv prepares for trilateral peace talks in October

Ukraine is preparing to resume trilateral peace talks with Russia and the United States in October, presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov said on the sidelines of a Kyiv conference on Saturday.