NATO Denies Intentional Russian Attack Amid Drone Findings

NATO declared on Thursday that there is no indication that the remains of Russian drones found in Romania are evidence of an intentional attack on the territory of the transatlantic alliance, but that they indicate "irresponsible and potentially dangerous" actions, reports Reuters.

Leopard 2 Tanks Arriving in Kiev: Netherlands and Denmark Lead Delivery

The Netherlands and Denmark will soon deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Kiev. These tanks, which have been fully repaired by the German defence company Rheinmetall, are scheduled for delivery to Ukraine by the end of summer 2024, following several months of testing.

Israel Delays Mandatory ETA-IL Permits Until 2025

Israeli authorities have postponed the introduction of mandatory electronic permits (ETA-IL) for entry into the country until January 1, 2025.

Mi-28 Helicopter Crash in Kaluga: Technical Malfunction Suspected

A Russian military Mi-28 helicopter crashed on Thursday in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

How Rutte Will Navigate NATO Amid Trump’s Possible Return

The potential shift in the configuration of the US elections this fall is being closely monitored across Europe, including in Brussels at NATO and EU headquarters, as well as in Moscow and Kiev.

EU warned Slovakia against foreign agent law for NGOs

The European Commission warned Slovakia that it will launch immediate legal action if the government pushes ahead with a proposed law requiring NGOs that receive funding from abroad to label themselves "organisations with foreign support", Reuters reports.

A plane crashed in Nepal immediately after takeoff. The pilot is the only survivor

A plane crashed on Wednesday immediately after it took off from the capital of Nepal. 18 people died, and the pilot, the only survivor, was injured, AP writes.

Russia passes bill expanding list of foreign organizations that can be deemed undesirable

The bill providing for the possibility to recognize any foreign organizations, including those whose founders are foreign government agencies, as undesirable in Russia, has passed on July 23 the second and third readings in the State Duma lower house of parliament.

Taiwan is bracing for a powerful typhoon. Flights cancelled, day off for employees, and schools were closed

Taiwan hunkered down on Wednesday for the arrival of a strengthening Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets shut, flights cancelled and one person killed, while the military went on stand-by amid torrential rain, Reuters reports.

Kamikaze drone attacks in Ismail: port infrastructure and a residential building damaged

Russia's massive nighttime bombardment by Shahed kamikaze drones in the city of Ismail in the Odesa region caused significant damage to port infrastructure and to a five-story residential building. According to the information provided by the state administration of the Ismail region, the attack happened in violation of the rules of conduct in war. This deliberate action led to serious damage to the port infrastructure in Ismail, writes Ukrinform.

Romanian MEP Diana Sosoacă was banned from entering Ukraine

The Romanian MEP, Diana Ivanovici-Soșoacă, was banned from entering Ukraine for three years, being accused of having close ties with the Kremlin regime. Soșoacă is the leader of the far-right party SOS, separated from another far-right party - AUR or Alliance for the Union of Romanians.

Hungary issues an ultimatum to Ukraine for the unblocking of EU funds intended for armaments

Hungary will continue to block the 6.5 billion euro funding program for military aid to Ukraine from the European Peace Fund until Kiev resumes supplies of Russian oil. A statement to this effect was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Peter Szijjártó, in an interview for ATV Hirado. He pointed out that Hungary and Slovakia's energy supply is under threat because 33% and 40-45% of their crude oil imports come from a Russian company and the oil transits through Ukraine.