Finland will close all borders with Russia

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told a press conference in Helsinki that the last remaining border post, in the Arctic, would be closed until 13 December, Euronews reports.

Ten people die in Ukraine snowstorms

Ten people have died in snowstorms in Ukraine, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on Tuesday, after icy winds and storms swept the country since Sunday, cutting power and blocking roads, Reuters reports.

NATO foreign ministers to discuss situation in Western Balkans

NATO foreign ministers will discuss the security situation in the Western Balkans on Wednesday, said Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday, Anadolu agency reports.

33 Palestinians freed after 11 Israeli hostages released

A truce between Israel and Hamas will be extended by two days, mediator Qatar said hours before the pause was due to end Tuesday. The extension came as 11 more hostages were freed from Gaza, and as another 33 Palestinian prisoners were released – the last exchange under the first deal, AFP reports.

Israel - Hamas // Joseph Borrell ‘There will be no peace for Israel without a Palestinian state’

Without a Palestinian state, there will be “no peace or security for Israel,” the EU foreign policy chief said on Monday. Josep Borrell made the remarks in Barcelona for the eighth ministerial forum of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), which began on Monday, and is being attended by representatives from around 40 nations to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and lay the groundwork for future peace, Anadolu Agency reports.

Finland plans more measures to stop asylum surge from Russia border

Finland may take more measures to stop an unusually large increase in asylum seekers crossing the border from Russia in what the country and its allies say is an orchestrated move by Moscow, the prime minister said on Monday, Reuters reports.

Israel-Hamas truce extended by two days, Qatar says

Qatar said mediators had secured an agreement to prolong the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas by two days to allow the release of more hostages held in Gaza, Financial Times reports.

EU Diplomacy Chief urges 'long lasting' Gaza Truce

The EU's top foreign policy official Josep Borrell called for an extension of the truce in the Gaza Strip, which is due to end on Tuesday, AFP reports.

Israel-Hamas // Hamas wants to extend the ceasefire agreement

The truce between Israel and Hamas, which led to the release of hostages, prisoners and emergency aid in the Gaza Strip, is entering its fourth and final day, amid discussions for its extension, reports News.ro.

Humanitarian aid reaches Gaza after ceasefire

The United Nations (UN) announced on Saturday that a total of 248 humanitarian aid trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire came into effect a day earlier. Among these, 61 vehicles delivered medical equipment, food, and water to the northern enclave, as reported by Agerpres.

Hamas-Israel deal: Thirteen Israelis, four Thais released

In the latest development of the delicate negotiations between Israel and Hamas, thirteen Israelis and four Thai citizens were successfully released from Hamas captivity. This marks the second hostage release as part of an agreement between the two parties and falls within a four-day ceasefire, as reported by Reuters.

Romania to increase grain transit capacity to help Ukraine

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Saturday that his country has assumed a key role in ensuring the transit of Ukrainian grain to international markets and will increase transport capacity.