Kyiv vs. Kirill: Ukraine places Russian church leader on wanted list

In a move that further deepens the rift between Ukraine and the Russian Orthodox Church, Ukrainian authorities have placed Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Church, on a wanted list, as reported by Reuters.

EU pledges €1.5 billion, paving way for massive Ukraine aid package

In a display of unwavering support, the European Union (EU) has pledged an additional €1.5 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine.

House backs $886 billion NDAA: Bipartisanship, Ukraine, China

In a resounding display of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a historic $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday, as reported by Reuters.

Volodymyr Zelensky, on the decision of the European Council: It is a victory for Ukraine, a victory for Europe

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, qualified as a victory for Ukraine and Europe the decision of the European Council to allow the accession negotiations with Ukraine to be launched.

Russia fires hypersonic missiles at Kyiv

Russia appears to have fired a salvo of hypersonic missiles on Kyiv in a rare daytime attack.

A “real risk” that Putin will not stop at Ukraine, warns NATO chief

In the event of Russia’s victory in Ukraine, there is a “real risk” that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop there, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday in Brussels

Zelenskiy asks EU leaders not to "give a victory" to the Russian president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on on Thursday the leaders of the European Union states, gathered in Brussels, to allow the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin would exploit any failure on their part, reports AFP and Agerpres.

President of Hungary: the EU is "not in a position" to launch accession negotiations with Ukraine

Leaders of the European Union are gathering today in Brussels for a two-day summit where the future of the bloc's Ukraine policy will be defined, Euronews reports.

Bourges to be the European Capital of Culture 2028 in France

The chairperson of the European Capitals of Culture expert panel announced that the city of Bourges has been recommended for the European Capital of Culture 2028 title in France, reads a press release of the European Commission.

Putin tells Russia his war objectives are unchanged

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Russians that peace with Ukraine will only take place "when we achieve our objectives". He is holding his first major news conference since he launched his first full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, BBC reports.

Another hostage with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, died in the Gaza Strip

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania announced on Thursday the death of another person with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, held hostage in the Gaza Strip.

US expressed 'concerns' to Israel over civilian casualties: W.House

Biden's comments on Tuesday were his strongest criticism yet after resolutely standing up for Israel's right to defend itself after the October 7 attacks by Hamas, AFP reports.