Russian Black Sea Fleet commander boosts protection of ships and Sevastopol base amid fears of drone attacks

The Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Vice-Admiral Viktor Sokolov, announced that he has increased the measures to protect the ships and their base in Sevastopol against drone attacks, reports the TASS agency, quoted by news.ro

The Swedish EU presidency wants to put Wagner on the list of terrorist organizations

Sweden, which holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, said Thursday that it is ready to add the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, accused of human rights violations in Ukraine and Africa, to the EU's list of terrorist organizations, according to Digi24.

Major fire breaks out after van explodes in central Milan

A large fire has broken out in Milan city centre following the explosion of a van parked on the street, emergency services confirmed, AFP reports.

Georgian President reacts to Russia's decision to cancel visa regime for Georgians

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decree to lift visa and flight restrictions for Georgian citizens, calling it "a provocation".

Britain plans to send Ukraine 300-kilometre-range missiles

The Biden administration announces it will not give Ukraine long-range weapons after the British government expressed its intention to send Kiev 300-kilometre-range missiles. However, the United States continues to train large numbers of Ukrainian soldiers at its training ground in Germany. At the same time, European Union countries will hold a first discussion today on new sanctions to be imposed in connection with Russian aggression.

Ursula von der Leyen after visit to Kiev: There were detailed discussions on Ukraine's accession to the EU

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen, on her way back to Brussels on Tuesday evening from Kiev, gave a positive assessment of her visit, saying that there had been detailed discussions on Ukraine's EU membership but that more work was needed, dpa and Agerpres report.

Zelenski asks Ursula von der Leyen to lift restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports to neighbouring countries

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has told European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen, who is visiting Kiev on Tuesday, that he expects the EU to lift trade restrictions on grain imports from Ukraine, measures he has characterised as "harsh" and "protectionist", The Guardian and News.co.uk report.

German Chancellor Scholz urges Europe not to be intimidated by Putin

The European Union must not be intimidated by Russia's display of military might, but continue to support Ukraine for as long as necessary, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday, reports Agerpres.

Travelers do not have access to the Iasi Airport by car as of today

Car access to Iași Airport will be closed starting with today. The measure was taken for the execution of reconfiguration works of the water, sewage, telecommunications networks towards the future T4 terminal.

Police made tough calls on Coronation arrests, says minister

The police had to make "tough choices" while handling protests during the Coronation, a minister has said, following criticism over arrests, BBC reports.

Russia evacuates town near Zaporizhzhia plant

Russia has sparked a "mad panic" as it evacuates a town near the contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a Ukrainian official says, BBC reports.

U.S. prepares $500 million in aid to arm Taiwan

US President Joe Biden's administration plans to send $500 million in aid to Taiwan to arm the country, using the same emergency prerogative used more than 35 times for Ukraine, a source familiar with the plan said Friday, Agerpres reports.