US signs defense cooperation agreement with Sweden

The United States and Sweden on Tuesday signed a first-ever defense cooperation agreement that will strengthen military ties and permit bilateral exercises as the Scandinavian nation awaits accession to NATO, authorities said, AFP reports.

Zelensky’s video address to US senators cancelled at last minute

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky cancelled his planned video linkup with US senators, scheduled to take place during a closed briefing on allocating funds for additional aid to Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, TASS agency reports.

Measles epidemic in Romania. The Ministry of Health announces about 2,000 registered cases

The Ministry of Health of the Government of Romania has declared a national measles epidemic after 2,000 cases were registered in 29 counties. The Bucharest authorities announce the launch of an information campaign for parents.

2023 set to be hottest year on record, says climate monitor

This year will be the hottest in recorded history after an "extraordinary" November became the sixth record-breaking month in a row, Europe's climate monitor said Wednesday, piling pressure on the COP28 talks to act on climate change, AFP reports.

The situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, on the agenda of the G7 Meeting

The G7 leaders will "discuss topics important to the international community, such as the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East," and will also have an exchange of views on artificial intelligence.

Zelensky to appeal to US senators on Ukraine aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set to appeal directly to US senators for support Tuesday ahead of a showdown over funding the war with Russia -- with Washington fast running out of the cash approved so far to help its besieged ally, AFP reports.

Chaos at the Polish-Ukraine border as row over transport permits continues

The blockade against Ukrainian trucks has created lengthy queues, causing significant disruption, worsened by winter conditions, Euronews reports.

World may pass 1.5C global warming threshold in 7 years, says study

The world may cross the crucial 1.5C global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue to rise, scientists warned Tuesday, urging countries at the COP28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution, AFP reports.

Jens Stoltenberg: “The more we support the Ukraine, the faster the war will end"

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the Western military alliance should be ready for bad news from the Ukrainian front as Kyiv continues to defend against Russia's all-out invasion, Politico reports.

Prime Minister of Romania on a visit to the USA: Marcel Ciolacu and Antony Blinken discussed the about Republic of Moldova

The Prime Minister of Romania, Marcel Ciolacu, had a meeting in Washington (USA) with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. The Romanian official assured that Romania will stand by Ukraine until victory against Russia and urged the American authorities to pay special attention to the Republic of Moldova, which is "the most vulnerable country after Ukraine".

Ukraine has exported seven million tons of goods since the creation of the corridor through the Black Sea

Ukraine said Monday that it had exported around 7 million tons of cargo through the Black Sea despite Russia's blockade — a more than fivefold increase in just over a month, AFP reports.

EU ministers address Ukraine crisis, Schengen expansion

European Union interior ministers convened in Brussels on Monday to deliberate on the bloc's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the potential accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area.