Sakharov Centre dissolution signals crackdown on dissent in Russia

A Moscow court on Friday dissolved the Sakharov Centre, one of Russia's last remaining human rights associations, in a further sign of the rollback of freedoms and the repression of opposition voices in the country.

Ukrainian forces make significant gains in southeast, analysts say

Russian forces launched airstrikes on nine Ukrainian regions on Tuesday, targeting critical infrastructure and residential neighbourhoods. The attacks killed two civilians and wounded four others.

Russia responds to Moldova's decision to reduce diplomatic staff

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Moldova's Ambassador to Russia Lilian Darii on Friday in response to Chisinau's decision to reduce the number of employees of Russian foreign missions in Moldova.

Ukrainian PM to discuss aid, grain transit in Romania

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal is visiting Romania on Friday. At 12:30 p.m., he is scheduled to meet with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to discuss, among other things, Romania's aid to Ukraine and grain transit, Digi 24 reports.

Kiev refuses to negotiate Russian gas transit. German Galushchenko: "Ukraine is able to guarantee the security of supply for Europe"

Ukraine has refused to negotiate with Russia to extend the gas transit contract with European countries, said Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko, according to the Russian newspaper Izvestia and the Ukrainian publication Strana, Hotnews.ro reports.

Canada's largest northern city evacuated as wildfires rage

Residents of Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, have been ordered to evacuate the city by the weekend due to the rapid spread of wildfires, local authorities said, quoted by AFP and Agerpres.

Ukraine ramps up drone production in fight against Russia

Ukraine is increasing its production of drones in a bid to counter the Russian invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to DPA, quoted by Agerpres.

Hawaii wildfires: Death toll rises to 106, search for victims continues

The death toll from the wildfires that ravaged the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii's island of Maui has risen to 106, as emergency crews continue to search the scorched area for new victims.

Romania pledges to support Ukraine as long as necessary

Romania's President Klaus Iohannis has pledged to support Ukraine as long as necessary, in a speech marking Navy Day.

Russia launches large-scale airstrike on western Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale airstrike on the western Ukrainian regions of Lviv and Volyn on Tuesday, hitting several buildings, injuring people and forcing evacuations, Ukrainian officials said, cited by Reuters.

Former Ukrainian general sentenced to 12 years in prison for treason

Valeri Shaitanov, a former major general in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of treason, attempted terrorism, and possession of ammunition, Ukrayinska Pravda reports, citing Hotnews.

Alert on the Romanian coast! A sea mine has hit a pier in Costinești and exploded

A powerful explosion has occurred in the area of the pier in front of a hotel in Costinești, Romania. Initial reports suggest a sea mine. Emergency crews are on alert, especially as a second mine has reportedly been detected and is still floating, Digi24 reports.