EU imposes single-entry visas on Russian citizens

The European Union (EU) is tightening visa restrictions for Russian citizens, the European Commission announced. Moving forward, Russians will no longer be eligible for multiple-entry visas; instead, they will be issued single-entry visas valid only for a specific, single trip into the Schengen area.

Drone sightings shut down Brussels airport, target nuclear sites

Drone incidents continue to escalate in Belgium, forcing repeated closures of the nation's airspace.

Azerbaijan army adopting NATO standards, Aliyev says

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has announced that the Azerbaijan army is currently adapting to NATO standards.

Putin family: Record 24 relatives in key state jobs, Proekt claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin has allegedly helped at least 24 of his close relatives secure high-level positions within state bodies.

Mark Rutte thanks Romania for supporting Moldova in countering Russia’s hybrid attacks

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his gratitude to Romania for its vital support to the authorities in Chișinău. Speaking in Bucharest on November 6, he acknowledged the "sense of urgency" voiced by President Nicușor Dan concerning Russia's hybrid threats, noting that Romania was closely monitoring the multifaceted war instigated by Moscow.

Italy summons Russian ambassador over Zakharova's tower collapse joke

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to summon the Russian Ambassador to Rome to deliver a formal note of protest.

Czechia’s new populist coalition vows to build 'another Europe'

Three right-wing populist parties in Czechia announced on Monday, November 3, the formation of a governing coalition, declaring their aim to build "another Europe" — a bloc of "sovereign national states," DW reports.

Russia triples prosthetics budget amid skyrocketing war disabilities

Russia has tripled its procurement of prosthetics, a direct consequence of the escalating number of Russian military disabilities on the Ukrainian front, which is now estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands, The Moscow Times reports.

Turkish refiners pivot to non-Russian crude amid Western sanctions

Turkey's largest oil refineries are ramping up purchases of crude oil imported from other countries, reacting to the new Western sanctions against Moscow.

Trump confirms he is not considering Tomahawk missile delivery to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is currently not considering the possibility of supplying Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Baby boom at Chișinău Zoo: Rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf born

A baby boom has occurred at the Chișinău Zoological Garden. A rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf, a kangaroo joey, and a meerkat pup have all arrived in a single, simultaneous wave of rare animal births.

Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defense systems delivery

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Germany has transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, following a critical agreement between the two nations, BBC News reports.