Ukraine will receive new military aid from the US, focused on anti-aircraft systems against drones

The US will send Ukraine new military aid, worth $275 million and intended mainly to strengthen anti-aircraft defences, especially against drones, it was announced on Friday John Kirby, spokesman for the White House, reports Agerpres with reference to AFP.

Jens Stoltenberg: "The war in Ukraine could reach Europe and turn into a war between NATO and Russia"

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has expressed concern that the fighting in Ukraine could get out of hand and it could turn into a war between Russia and NATO, reports Digi.24 with reference to The Guardian.

Romania: In protest against Vienna's refusal, citizens began to boycott Austrian companies

After blocking Romania's accession to the Schengen area, the Austrian interior minister says he is also angry. In an interview with Austrian media, Gerhard Karner said he was put in a position to vote before the population was ready for what was to come. Meanwhile, in Romania, in protest against Vienna's refusal, citizens began to boycott Austrian companies.

War in Ukraine: Russian troops lost three ammunition depots and military equipment

Ukrainian troops have repelled Russian attacks in the Luhansk region, as well as near the Donetsk region, according to the latest report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, published on Friday morning.

Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor are sanctioned by the UK Government

Moldovan citizens Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor, fugitives from Moldovan justice, have today been sanctioned by the UK Government under the UK’s Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations, announces the British Embassy in Chisinau in a post on Facebook

Romania failed to join the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted against it

Romania has again failed joining the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted on Thursday at the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) in Brussels against the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to this area. Austria officially announced, through the voice of its Minister of the Interior, that it opposes the accession of Romania and Bulgaria. The Netherlands voted together to reject Romania and Bulgaria, although it supported Romania, but the decoupling of the two countries proved impossible, reports G4media.ro.

Putin: The danger of a nuclear war is increasing

The risk of a nuclear war is increasing, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today, but he suggested that Moscow does not intend to use its nuclear arsenal, which it considers a defensive factor, Reuters reports.

Ukraine war: Kremlin forces launch new attacks in Zaporozhye. On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Zelensky was in the Donetsk region

During the night, the Russians attacked two towns in Zaporozhye with drones and missiles. Three people were injured, including a 15-year-old girl. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, that when such a state holiday is one of gratitude, such a country cannot be defeated.

Austria opposes Romania's accession to the Schengen area. The statement was made by the Chancellor of Austria, Karl Nehammer, during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana

It comes a day after Interior Minister Lucian Bode was in Vienna where he met with Interior Minister Gerhart Karner. He also added that more time is needed given that there are more than 75,000 unregistered illegal immigrants in Austria.

The $60 cap on the price of oil delivered by Russia comes into force starting with today

Russian oil that comes by sea has a capped price of $60 a barrel as of today. The measure taken by the European Union could have the effect of ending Russian exports. Analysts do not expect, in a first phase, an increase in fuel prices, as refineries have stockpiled. In addition, on the international market, oil prices are falling. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again pointed out that Ukrainians will have a tough winter, but added that it should be seen as a time frame that brings them closer to victory.

Ukraine will face the harshest winter in recent history. Zelensky: "We will not give in"

Ukraine is set to face its worst winter in recent history after Russian missile attacks on power grids plunged the entire country into cold and darkness. Since mid-October, Russia has launched five massive missile strikes that have affected 40 percent of Ukraine's energy system. Some residential areas will be without electricity for up to 12 hours a day.

Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests

Iran's morality police, which is tasked with enforcing the country's Islamic dress code, is being disbanded, the country's attorney general says, BBC reports.