Rubio: US security guarantees for Ukraine only after peace deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly informed European allies that Washington will only be willing to offer security guarantees to Ukraine after a peace agreement has been signed with Russia.

Shadow fleet tankers too old to sail, need scrapping

An increasing number of the aging oil tankers that Russia assembled to export its crude, thus bypassing Western sanctions, are reaching the end of their operational life and require scrapping.

Von der Leyen warns that threats to Ukraine also endanger Moldova and Romania

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a powerful message of support for Ukraine following a massive attack launched by Russia on the morning of November 25. This attack involved missiles and drones that violated the airspace of both the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Chișinău experts: European plan is Ukraine’s most realistic route to peace; Russia must negotiate

The European peace plan for Ukraine, proposed by Great Britain, France, and Germany, is both realistic and beneficial for the neighboring country, according to international relations expert Grigore Guzun. During the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV, he pointed out that Russia shows little interest in negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

Russian flight attendant jailed 7 yrs for ‘fake news’

A Russian flight attendant who had jokingly promised to "invite the Ukrainian army for tea" if they reached Moscow has been sentenced to seven years in prison on November 23 for spreading "false information" about the Russian armed forces, according to EFE.

Lithuania cites 'hybrid attack' as balloons close Vilnius Airport

Aeroportul din Vilnius, Lituania, și-a suspendat temporar duminică operațiunile după ce mai multe baloane au fost detectate deplasându-se spre spațiul său aerian, determinând redirecționarea unor zboruri către alte orașe, transmite Reuters.

Kharkiv drone strike: 4 dead, 13 injured in massive attack

Four civilians were killed and at least 13 others, including two children, were injured following a massive drone attack launched on the city of Kharkiv on the evening of November 23.

US and Ukraine finalize "updated framework" for peace deal following Geneva talks

The United States and Ukraine announced the finalization of an "updated framework document" regarding a potential peace agreement following negotiations held Sunday in Geneva.

Lisbon kicks off 2025 Christmas season with giant LED tree

Lisbon has officially entered the holiday spirit, delivering a downtown spectacle that lived up to every expectation.

IDF confirms killing of Hamas commander Alaa al-Hadidi

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Alaa al-Hadidi, a local commander within the radical Palestinian movement Hamas, in the Gaza Strip, DW reports.

Moldova’s Parliament Speaker to address Crimea platform

Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu will deliver a speech at the fourth edition of the Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, where he will address the consequences of the war in Ukraine, including its impact on the Republic of Moldova.

UAE's IHC notifies US Treasury of interest in Lukoil global oil assets

Conglomeratul International Holding Company (IHC) din Emiratele Arabe Unite a anunțat că a notificat Departamentul Trezoreriei Statelor Unite (SUA) în legătură cu interesul său pentru achiziționarea activelor internaționale ale gigantului petrolier rus Lukoil, aflate în prezent în proces de vânzare din cauza sancțiunilor americane.