Russia-Ukraine War at four years: Territorial stagnation and the high cost of attrition

Four years since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Russia maintains control over approximately one-fifth of Ukrainian territory. However, Moscow’s offensive has slowed to a crawl following the rapid initial seizures of the east and south.

Four years of defiance: Zelensky marks anniversary as Moldova recalls first hours of invasion

Marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion on February 24, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a powerful video message from his Kyiv office. He emphasized that Russia has failed to achieve its strategic objectives or break the spirit of the Ukrainian people.

Moldova's socialist opposition files censure motion against Labor Minister over poverty rates

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) has initiated a simple censure motion against the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru. Socialist lawmakers announced the move during a press briefing on Tuesday, citing a failure in social safety nets.

EU faces €90 billion deadlock as Hungary blocks 20th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union faces a critical test of solidarity as Hungary blocks a vital €90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. This obstruction comes as the continent marks the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Seven killed in India air ambulance crash in Jharkhand forest

Seven people died on Monday after a medical extraction flight crashed in eastern India. The aircraft was transporting a critical burn patient from Ranchi to New Delhi when it went down in the Chatra district of Jharkhand state on February 23.

German Chancellor Merz condemns Russia’s ‘profound barbarism’ as invasion enters fourth year

​German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has delivered a blistering assessment of the Kremlin regime, twice declaring within five days that Russia has descended into "the nadir of profound barbarism." The Chancellor’s remarks were made during a media interview and at the "Café Kyiv" event in Berlin, marking the four-year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Slovakia halts emergency power to Ukraine in retaliation for oil transit freeze

Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia will suspend all emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine effective February 23. The move marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions, directly linking energy aid to the restoration of Russian oil flows through the "Druzhba" pipeline.

Tradition meets bureaucracy: 14 Moldovan couples wed on Dragobete feast

Fourteen couples in the Republic of Moldova will officially wed today, February 24, celebrating Dragobete—the traditional Romanian feast of love. The date marks a symbolic intersection between ancestral folklore and modern civil service, as couples choose the protector of lovers to oversee their spring vows.

Moldova’s president marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

On February 24, 2026, four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moldova’s President Maia Sandu delivered a message of solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Security over sovereignty: Iceland’s accelerated path to the EU

Iceland is considering an early referendum on resuming European Union accession talks, potentially moving the vote from 2027 to as early as August 2026. The Icelandic Parliament is expected to announce the official date within the coming weeks, following reports by Politico.

New exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnography captures the vanishing heritage of Orheiul Vechi

The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History in Chișinău is currently hosting a solo exhibition by artist Mihai Șerbu. Titled "Paintings from the Heart of Orheiul Vechi," the collection features recent works created en plein air.

On Putin’s menu": Expert warns Moldova risks exclusion from Ukraine peace talks

Romania has intensified its diplomatic pressure for the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria. During the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Bucharest officials repositioned the Republic of Moldova at the heart of European security debates.