Elections in Poland: Congratulations to Karol Nawrocki. Maia Sandu: "Moldova looks forward to continued cooperation"

European leaders congratulated Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, and expressed their hopes for continued close cooperation with Warsaw. Ursula von der Leyen, Viktor Orban, and Petr Pavel were among those who sent messages of support following the conservative candidate's narrow victory in the second round of the presidential election. President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also sent congratulations.

Drones, uniforms, and military software: Moldova can access EU defense funding only via partnerships with member states

The Republic of Moldova has the potential to benefit from funding for its defense industry and the acquisition of military equipment through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program. Although direct access to these funds is limited to European Union (EU) member states, experts suggest that Moldova can play a significant role by forming strategic partnerships, particularly in areas such as information technology and the development of military components.

Romania's President-elect, Nicușor Dan, pays a visit to Poland

Romania's President-elect, Nicușor Dan, is in Poland this Sunday to participate in the "March of a Million Hearts". He is joined by Rafał Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and a pro-European candidate in the Polish presidential elections. During his visit, Dan will also deliver a speech and has met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, writes news.ro.

Kharkiv under fire, Russian forces eye new offensive

Two people were injured in a Russian rocket attack on Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district on the night of Thursday, May 22. According to city mayor Ihor Terekhov, the explosion damaged eight private homes.

Israeli embassy staff killed near D.C. Jewish museum

Two staff members from the Israeli Embassy were shot and killed on Wednesday evening near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the attack, adding that an investigation is ongoing.

Trump names Darryl Nirenberg New U.S. Ambassador to Romania

Darryl Nirenberg, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bucharest, will undergo several procedural steps before his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

Ukraine urges EU to adopt stricter Russia sanctions

EU member states should consider the proposals outlined in the US senators' bill on sanctions against Russia when developing new European sanction packages.

EU allocates €5.5M to support Radio Free Europe’s operations

The European Union is allocating €5.5 million to support the operations of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).

Ukraine urges EU to slash Russian oil price cap

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has urged the European Union to intensify economic pressure on Russia, specifically calling for a reduction of the price cap on Russian oil to $30 per barrel.

Hungary moves to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary’s Parliament has approved a bill initiating the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government denouncing the institution as politically biased. The legislation passed with 134 votes in favour and 37 against.

US, NATO seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine air defense

The United States is collaborating with NATO partners to find additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated during a Senate testimony on the State Department's budget.

George Simion to ask Romania’s Constitutional Court to annul presidential elections

George Simion, the president of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), announced on Tuesday that he would ask the Constitutional Court of Romania to annul the presidential elections, informs G4media.