Finland's ex-PM, Alexander Stubb, wins presidential bid

After a close presidential race, former Finnish Prime Minister, Alexander Stubb, won Sunday's election runoff against former Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto, Politico reports.

Ukraine and Russian disinformation on the agenda of a meeting between Paris, Berlin and Warsaw

The struggle against disinformation coming from Russia and increased support for Ukraine are on the agenda of the discussions of the French, German and Polish foreign ministers this Monday. The new head of French diplomacy Stéphane Séjourné invited his counterparts German Annalena Baerbock and Polish Radoslaw Sikorski at a meeting in “Weimar” format at the castle of La Celle-Saint-Cloud (Yvelines), reports news.ro.

More than 50 people killed as Israel strikes Rafah overnight

At least 52 people were killed in heavy air strikes on densely crowded Rafah in southern Gaza before dawn on Monday, February 12, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, writes Le Monde.

Maia Sandu: "Russia's aggression endangers the entire continent"

Russia's war against Ukraine strikes again close to the Republic of Moldova, President Maia Sandu said, after today's discovery of drone remains in the south of the country. The head of state claims that this reminds us of the grim realities we face.

Dorin Recean and Mihai Popșoi, after the remains of drones found in the south of the country: "There are no risks for local communities"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean strongly condemns Russia's recent and unjustified attacks against Ukraine, which have once again affected the Republic of Moldova. In a post on the X platform, the PM said that there are currently no risks for the localities in the state border area, and the investigation is ongoing.

PHOTO // "Shahed" drone fragments found in the Vulcănești district. Details of the Border Police

The Moldovan border police have discovered fragments of a Russian Shahed one-way attack drone near the village of Etulia, Vulcanesti district, close to the Moldovan-Ukrainian border.

Registration of Russian presidential candidates over, there will be four of them

For the first time since 2008, there will only be four options in the ballot - Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), Vladislav Davankov of New People, Nikolay Kharitonov of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) and incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin, TASS agency reports.

Zelenskiy appoints Oleksandr Pavliuk as new ground forces chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Oleksandr Pavliuk, former first deputy defence minister, as the new commander of Ukraine's ground forces, according to a decree published on Sunday, Reuters reports.

Finland // Alexander Stubb and Pekka Haavisto face off in the second round of the presidential election

Two seasoned politicians face off in Finland's presidential election on Sunday, with the president's role having gained importance in light of the country's NATO membership and rising tensions with neighboring Russia, AFP reports.

Sanremo 2024 // Angelina Mango wins Sanremo 2024

'La noia' hovered around the top of the score board throughout the festival and took the all important primo position by the final evening.

VIDEO // Zelensky announced that he has made five more appointments to the top of the Ukrainian army

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed Major General Anatoliy Barhilevych as Ukraine's new chief of the General Staff on February 9, replacing Lieutenant General Serhiy Shaptala in another major personnel change after naming Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskiy commander in chief, Radio Free Europe reports.

Zelensky discusses Ukraine's defense needs with Macron by telephone

President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Feb. 10 that he had a "very positive and focused call" with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and the situation along the front line, The Kiyv Independent reports.