EU plans to increase US gas imports and cut Russian reliance
The European Union plans to boost gas imports from countries like the United States to replace Russian deliveries and speed up the transition to renewable energy, announced European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jørgensen.
Bogdan Nigai
U.S. Congress rejects new aid for Ukraine, says war must end
The U.S. Congress will not approve additional aid for Ukraine, Newsmax reported on Thursday, February 20, citing statements from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine conflict bring new principles
The recent discussions between the United States and Russia, held in Riyadh, focused on resolving the Ukraine conflict and normalizing their bilateral relations.
Putin willing to negotiate with Zelensky, but legal issues remain
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to engage in negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Eliza Mihalache
EU weighs sending troops to Ukraine amid ceasefire talks
The extraordinary Paris Summit focused on two key issues: the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine and strengthening the European Union’s security efforts.
EU and UK discuss deploying 30,000 troops to monitor Ukraine ceasefire
Leaders from the European Union and the United Kingdom have discussed the possibility of deploying up to 30,000 troops to Ukraine to monitor a potential ceasefire agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
Trump’s refusal to invite Europe to Ukraine peace talks raises tensions
Following the Munich Security Conference, which underscored the growing rift between Washington and the European Union, France convened a mini-European summit on Monday, February 17.
Dan Alexe
Keir Starmer ready to send British troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that he is ready to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of an international peacekeeping mission after the conflict ends.
U.S. and Russia to hold Ukraine war talks in Riyadh
Officials from the United States and Russia will meet on Tuesday, February 18, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The information was first reported by Axios, citing sources close to the negotiations.
The US Department of Government Efficiency cancels the allocation of $22 million for the electoral processes in the Republic of Moldova
The Republic of Moldova is losing $22 million in financial support after the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of a $486 million fund intended for the "Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening", which also includes our country. The decision was communicated through a post on X.
Alexei Navalny's supporters organize risky commemorative events, one year after the Russian opponent's death
One year after the death in prison of the Kremlin's main opponent, Alexei Navalny, his supporters are set to organize commemorative events on Sunday, including a visit to his grave in Moscow, despite the risk of reprisals from the authorities, AFP reports.
Daniela Savin
Zelensky warns against U.S.-Russia peace agreement without Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Europeans cannot accept a scenario in which Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin make decisions unilaterally and impose a peace settlement on Ukraine.