EU will approve military aid package for the Republic of Moldova

On April 9, the EU will green-light the bloc's biggest-ever lethal military aid package to the Republic of Moldova, worth 20 million euros. According to the proposal, seen by RFE/RL, the money will cover eight short-range air-defense systems consisting of about eight launchers and approximately 24 missiles.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // Trump rejects EU proposal for customs peace

On Monday, April 7, US President Donald Trump stated that the European Union's proposal for a complete and mutual exemption from customs duties on industrial products, including cars, is insufficient to warrant a reduction in US customs duties. What is behind this European proposal?

Trump's tariff announcements shake global markets and EU response

Donald Trump's recent decision to impose sweeping tariffs on international trade has triggered significant instability in global markets, compelling leaders worldwide to respond.

U.S.-Russia negotiations set for this week, says Dmitriev

The United States and Russia are scheduled to hold another round of negotiations this week, said Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s special economic envoy, in an interview on Russian state television following his return from Washington.

Winter weather returns to Romania with snow and blizzards

In early April, winter weather made a return to Romania. Since last night, the northern regions and mountain areas have been under yellow and orange warnings for heavy snowfall and blizzards.

Krivoi Rog attack: Nine children dead, UN investigates war crime

The Russian army's missile strike on the city of Krivoi Rog on April 4th is the deadliest attack resulting in the deaths of children since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in a statement issued on Sunday, April 6th.

Ukraine probes US mineral deal leak: Zelensky orders inquiry

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to investigate the information leak concerning a draft agreement with the United States.

Storm Nuria batters southern Spain with deadly tornadoes

Extreme weather continues to wreak havoc in southern Spain, as Storm Nuria triggers violent tornadoes, flooding, and landslides.

Trump’s tariffs spark global backlash and trade war fears

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports has drawn sharp criticism worldwide.

Marco Rubio: U.S. remains committed to NATO amid tensions

The United States remains firmly committed to NATO, asserts U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During his first NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting, he called on all member governments to increase defense spending to over 5% of their GDP, acknowledging, however, that achieving this immediately is unrealistic.

Trump announces major tariff hike on U.S. imports

The United States has announced a significant increase in tariffs on most imported goods.

Putin signs decree to recruit 160,000 young men into the army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree ordering the recruitment of 160,000 young men into the army.