Zelenski supports the use of Russian assets frozen by the EU for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence about additional financial support for his country, after European Union leaders recently failed to reach an agreement on a new aid package for Ukraine, a country invaded by Russian forces unjustifiably in February 2022, reports DPA and Agerpres on Monday.

Austria unblocks 12th package of anti-Russian sanctions

Austria has lifted its objections to the 12th package of anti-Russian sanctions, but it is yet to be adopted, a European source told reporters on the sidelines of the ongoing EU summit in Brussels, TASS reports.

Serbia’s Vucic seeks to reassert dominance in elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is pushing hard to reassert his populist party’s dominance in this weekend’s early parliamentary and local elections that observers say are being held in an atmosphere of intimidation and media bias, AP reports.

Romanian Foreign Ministry: Another hostage with Romanian citizenship died in Gaza

The Romanian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday evening that another hostage taken by Hamas terrorists, who had dual Israeli and Romanian citizenship, died in Gaza. At the moment, there is another hostage in Gaza who has Romanian citizenship, according to Digi24.RO.

Hungary's gas veto threat casts doubt on Bulgaria's schengen entry

Hungary's long-held ambitions to see Bulgaria join the passport-free Schengen zone face a fresh hurdle as Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto brandished a veto threat, contingent on Sofia's removal of a contentious transit tax on Russian gas.

Israel mourns death of 3 hostages in Gaza

Israeli soldiers inadvertently caused the death of three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Friday, prompting demonstrations in Tel Aviv.

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