Kharkiv under fire, Russian forces eye new offensive

Two people were injured in a Russian rocket attack on Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district on the night of Thursday, May 22. According to city mayor Ihor Terekhov, the explosion damaged eight private homes.

Israeli embassy staff killed near D.C. Jewish museum

Two staff members from the Israeli Embassy were shot and killed on Wednesday evening near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the attack, adding that an investigation is ongoing.

Trump names Darryl Nirenberg New U.S. Ambassador to Romania

Darryl Nirenberg, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bucharest, will undergo several procedural steps before his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

Ukraine urges EU to adopt stricter Russia sanctions

EU member states should consider the proposals outlined in the US senators' bill on sanctions against Russia when developing new European sanction packages.

EU allocates €5.5M to support Radio Free Europe’s operations

The European Union is allocating €5.5 million to support the operations of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).

Ukraine urges EU to slash Russian oil price cap

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has urged the European Union to intensify economic pressure on Russia, specifically calling for a reduction of the price cap on Russian oil to $30 per barrel.

Hungary moves to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary’s Parliament has approved a bill initiating the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government denouncing the institution as politically biased. The legislation passed with 134 votes in favour and 37 against.

US, NATO seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine air defense

The United States is collaborating with NATO partners to find additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated during a Senate testimony on the State Department's budget.

George Simion to ask Romania’s Constitutional Court to annul presidential elections

George Simion, the president of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), announced on Tuesday that he would ask the Constitutional Court of Romania to annul the presidential elections, informs G4media.

Marcel Ciolacu resigns as PSD leader

Marcel Ciolacu has resigned as president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of Romania. The party's National Political Council convened on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. to discuss his resignation, establish interim leadership, and decide whether to enter the government or move into opposition. This meeting occurs amidst calls for reform and a reevaluation of the party's political strategies, reports Digi24.

Profile of Nicușor Dan, the newly elected president of Romania

Nicușor Dan was elected as the President of Romania in the second round of the 2025 presidential elections. An independent politician and trained mathematician, he is also a former Mayor of Bucharest. Dan's public career is distinguished by his civic activism, strong pro-European values, and unwavering stance against corruption. With his election, he becomes the fifth president since the December 1989 revolution.

Record turnout in the Republic of Moldova. Nicușor Dan, supported by 88% of voters

More than 158,000 Romanian citizens residing in the Republic of Moldova participated in the Romanian presidential elections, casting their votes in 64 polling stations set up across the country. This marks the highest number of voters registered in the Republic of Moldova for a Romanian presidential election to date.