Zelensky accuses Fico of opening energy front against Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday of opening a "second energy front" against Ukraine under orders from Russia, as a dispute over gas transit between the two countries escalated, according to Reuters.

Ukraine to open 150 underground schools by 2025

Ukraine is planning to open over 150 underground schools by the fall of 2025 in response to Russian airstrikes targeting civilian infrastructure, including schools, reports The Kyiv Independent.

Germany calls early elections amid political crisis

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Friday the dissolution of Parliament and officially scheduled early elections for February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition and a motion of no confidence against him, as reported by AFP.

South Korea’s Parliament impeaches interim president Han Duck-soo

The South Korean Parliament voted on Friday with a majority to impeach interim President Han Duck-soo, accusing him of "actively participating in the insurrection" after his predecessor's failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, according to Reuters and AFP.

Russia declares state of emergency over Black Sea oil spill

On Thursday, Russia declared a federal state of emergency following an oil spill caused by two Russian tankers in the Black Sea, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported, according to Reuters.

Fico proposes peace talks on Slovak soil to end war

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed hosting peace negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine on Slovak territory, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine removes Russian and Moldovan from protected languages

On December 24, the Ukrainian government approved a draft law removing Russian and Belarusian from the list of protected languages in Ukraine.

Alarming surge in malaria cases in Ethiopia

Malaria has reached epidemic proportions in Ethiopia, where more than 300,000 cases are being recorded every week. According to the WHO, since the beginning of the year, 8.4 million infections have been recorded in the country, the highest number of cases ever reported in a single year.

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.