Capital of Romania flooded: streets turned into rivers, hundreds of houses flooded and dozens of trees downed

It was a disaster on Thursday evening in Bucharest after a storm that lasted several tens of minutes. Meteorologists have issued a red code. It rained heavily and hail fell. The sewage could not cope, and the streets turned into rivers, digi24.ro reports.

Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement Thursday that they hailed as a milestone in relations between their countries, but that alone was not enough to stop Zelenskyy from wondering how much longer he could count on America's support, AP reports.

Zelenskiy asks G7 leaders to approve 'Marshall Plan' for Ukraine reconstruction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked the leaders of the G7 group of countries on Thursday to approve a "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine's reconstruction after the damage caused by Russia's invasion, Reuters reports.

Russia launches attacks on Ukraine, explosions reported in multiple cities

Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks overnight on June 14, targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, writes The Kyiv Independent.

EU States Call for Travel Restrictions on Russian Diplomats

Eight European states, including Romania, have requested in a letter addressed to the EU's head of diplomacy, Josep Borrell, that Russian diplomats be prohibited from travelling freely within the European bloc and that their right to travel freely be limited to the countries where they are accredited.

Rishi Sunak Announces $309M Aid for Ukraine at G7 Summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce aid of 242 million pounds sterling ($309 million) for Ukraine at the G7 summit in Italy, reports The Kyiv Independent.

Russia's Siege of Mariupol: Starvation Tactics Exposed

Russia engaged in a "deliberate model" of starvation tactics during the 85-day siege of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol at the beginning of 2022, which constitutes a war crime, according to a new analysis submitted to the International Criminal Court, reports news.ro.

Armenia Braces for Peace Deal Amid Violent Protests, Police Crackdown

The Armenian police deployed paralytic grenades against protesters gathered in front of the Armenian parliament building, where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was holding a "government hour" session, according to ekhokavkaza.com.

Peace Summit in Switzerland: Russia & China Out, Security Boosted

Moldova and 90 other countries are set to attend the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland. Russia declined the invitation, while China opted out of participating in the negotiations.

President Biden Greenlights Patriot System Dispatch to Ukraine: NYT Reports

Upon President Joe Biden's approval, another Patriot system will be dispatched to Ukraine, as reported by The New York Times (NYT), cited by BBC.

Ukraine Recovery Conference. Volodymyr Zelensky: We can drive the Russians off our land

Ukraine's partners met in Germany at the Ukraine Recovery Conference. President Zelensky argues that Russia must be deprived of its tactical advantages and no longer have air superiority. In the center of attention is the city of Kharkiv, in the direction of which the Russian army had launched an offensive, although spirits have calmed down, the city is under artillery bombardment. The priority is anti-aircraft systems.

Commission proposes to extend temporary protection for people fleeing the war in Ukraine

On 11 June, the Commission submitted a proposal for an EU Council Implementing Decision to extend temporary protection until 4 March 2026. With Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine going into its third year, this decision will affect nearly 4.2 million displaced people currently registered for temporary protection in the EU. The Commission considers that the reasons for temporary protection persist, given Russia’s continuing war of aggression and the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, reads a press release of the European Commission.