Maia Sandu conveys condolences over the tragic plane crash in Kazakhstan

President Maia Sandu today sent a message of condolences to all the families and relatives of those who died in the tragic plane crash in Kazakhstan. The head of state wished strength to the survivors, as well as to the rescue teams working on the scene.

Turkey: Ammunition plant explosion kills 12

At least 12 people were killed and three others injured in an explosion at an ammunition plant in northwestern Turkey.

Ukrainian man jailed for treason during war

Oleg Kolesnikov, a Ukrainian citizen whose family has deep ties to the world of espionage, was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason.

Ukraine war nearing peace talks? Trump’s role and Zelensky’s shift

Senior Ukrainian officials are starting to believe that the war could end by 2025, as discussions about a potential peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow intensify following Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president.

Trump urges NATO allies to raise defense spending to 5% GDP

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, set to assume office on January 20, has consistently emphasized his desire for NATO allies to boost their defense spending.

Lukashenko's candidacy registered for Belarusian presidential election

The Central Election Commission of Belarus has registered Alexander Lukashenko's candidacy for the presidential elections, set for January 26, EFE reports, citing Belarus' news agency BELTA.

Ukraine hit by 72 Shahed drones, 3 dead, damage reported

Ukraine was attacked with 72 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles on the night of December 23, reports the Ukrainian Air Force.

Ukraine receives $1.1 billion from IMF to support war efforts

Ukraine has received a $1.1 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which will be directed toward critical budgetary expenditures, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced, as reported by The Kyiv Independent.

Protests erupt in Belgrade over deadly train station collapse

Tens of thousands of people protested on Sunday in downtown Belgrade against President Aleksandar Vučić and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), holding them responsible for the roof collapse at a train station last month, which resulted in 15 deaths, according to Reuters.

Romanian parties agree on Crin Antonescu as presidential candidate

On Monday, December 23, the leaders of PSD, PNL, UDMR, and the minority groups agreed to field a joint candidate in the upcoming Romanian presidential elections.

Angela Merkel’s legacy: 'Wir schaffen das' and its impact on Europe

Angela Merkel will be remembered by many for her iconic statement on August 31, 2015: “Wir schaffen das” (“We can do this” or “We’ll manage this”), her response to whether Germany could handle the massive influx of migrants at the time.

Putin vows stronger response after drone attack on Kazan

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to intensify the destruction in Ukraine in response to a drone attack attributed to Kyiv, which occurred on Saturday in the Russian city of Kazan.