Romania evacuates 217 after Russian drone crash

Romanian authorities evacuated 217 people from the outskirts of Galați on Saturday morning. The mass evacuation followed the crash of a Russian drone carrying a suspected explosive payload.

EU resists German proposal for Iran sanctions relief

EU leaders gathered in Cyprus have rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to gradually lift sanctions on Tehran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukrainian soldier disrupts Russian recruitment call

Students at the Kuban State Agrarian University faced an unexpected intervention during a mandatory military recruitment briefing. A video conference intended to persuade students to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense was breached by an individual identifying as a Ukrainian soldier.

Chernobyl 40 years on: Moldova warns of nuclear risks

Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, critical safety lessons remain unheeded while regional risks escalate due to the war in Ukraine. Valeriu Cazac, President of the Chernobyl Association in Chisinau, warns that Moldova remains dangerously vulnerable to potential nuclear incidents.

London summit eyes rapid progress on Hormuz naval safety

A unified strategic plan is essential to secure the Strait of Hormuz, British and French defense ministers told military leaders during a high-level summit in London.

Armenia commemorates 111 years since the 1915 Genocide

Thousands of citizens and officials gathered at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial on April 23 and 24 to honor the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide.

Russian drone strike kills two in Odessa

Russian forces launched a wave of drone attacks against Odessa overnight, striking residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) confirmed that the assault claimed at least two lives and left 14 others wounded.

EU leaders meet in Cyprus to finalize €90B Ukraine aid

European Union leaders gathered Friday in the coastal resort of Ayia Napa for an informal summit poised to finalize a landmark €90B loan for Ukraine. The meeting, chaired by the Cypriot EU Presidency, marks a decisive shift for an island long scrutinized as a financial sanctuary for Russian interests, now positioned at the center of Europe’s security architecture.

Maia Sandu on €90B loan to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia: “EU shows unity is power”

The European Union (EU) has approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, along with a new set of sanctions targeting Russia. President Maia Sandu stated, “The EU demonstrates once again that unity is power”. She emphasized that increasing support for Ukraine and applying more pressure on the aggressor is essential for ensuring a safer and more secure Europe. This message comes following the EU’s validation of the financial assistance package and the 20th round of sanctions against Russia on Thursday, April 23.

Serghei Shoigu: Russia will take all necessary steps to protect its citizens in Transnistrian region

On Tuesday, Serghei Shoigu, the Secretary of the Russian Security Council, stated in an interview with the popular Russian daily Komsomolskaya Pravda that Russia will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens in Transnistrian region, a separatist region in eastern Moldova, according to Agerpres, referencing EFE.

Russian defense vulnerability exposed as leak reveals 90% dependency on Chinese drone parts

Ukrainian hackers successfully breached a private meeting of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, exposing a critical reliance on foreign markets for military production. During the recorded session, officials admitted that 90% of the electrical components for Russian drones are currently manufactured in China.

Trump signals confidence in Iran deal as ceasefire deadline looms in Islamabad

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed firm confidence that negotiations with Tehran will reach a successful conclusion, even as a critical ceasefire is set to expire on Tuesday evening. Despite Trump’s optimism, peace talks scheduled in Islamabad remain in limbo as neither delegation has arrived in the Pakistani capital.