Missile strikes hit Poltava and Odessa, leaving casualties in Ukraine

A missile strike occurred in Ukraine’s Poltava region on February 1.

Correspondence Dan Alexe // EU summit devoted to defence... to deter Trump

Having initially caused a stir, US President Donald Trump's shockingly provocative plan to acquire Greenland—potentially by force—has sparked frantic discussions among European leaders seeking to stop it. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rushed between Berlin, Brussels, and Paris on Tuesday to seek support in the face of Trump's increasingly aggressive advances on the autonomous territory. Trump and Frederiksen clashed in a tense 45-minute phone call two weeks ago, when it became clear to the head of the Danish government that Trump was extremely serious.

Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu will visit Chisinau on Friday

Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu will pay a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on Friday, January 31. The Romanian official's visit agenda will include meetings with his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popșoi, President Maia Sandu, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Correspondence Dan Alexe // OLAF: fraudulent use of EU funds in Danube Delta development projects

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) showed it could play a key role in European mechanisms by uncovering a major fraud case in Romania, revealing that EU funds intended for development projects in the Danube Delta were misused through fraudulent schemes. The OLAF investigation carried out in close cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, led by Romanian Codruța Kovesi, revealed a significant misuse of funds in over 30 EU-funded projects.

Putin claims Zelensky illegitimate, suggests peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Volodymyr Zelensky is "illegitimate" and lacks the authority to sign a peace treaty with Russia, citing the Constitution of Ukraine.

EU confronts Trump’s Greenland plan amid rising tensions

The European Union is reinforcing its official position against Donald Trump’s threat to seize control of Greenland—by military force if necessary—following new remarks that leave no doubt about the gravity of the former U.S. president’s expansionist ambitions.

Maha Kumbh Mela stampede: 7 dead, many injured

At least seven people were killed, and approximately ten were injured, in a stampede that occurred on Wednesday at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest Hindu religious festival held in northern India.

Serbian prime minister resigns after Novi Sad protests

Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević announced his resignation on Tuesday after nearly three months of large-scale student protests.

Trump bans DEI policies and limits gender recognition in military

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of four executive orders targeting the United States military.

Mark Rutte warns of Russian threat, urges NATO support for Ukraine

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) appears to have entered a state of crisis. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, last Thursday, called for increased support for Ukraine, stating that it is crucial to "alter the course of the war."

The energy crisis in the Republic of Moldova on the agenda of EU foreign ministers

The energy crisis in the Republic of Moldova will be addressed today, January 27, at the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council taking place in Brussels, announces the diplomacy from Bucharest. During the meeting, the foreign ministers of EU member states will discuss the support provided to the Republic of Moldova in the context of current energy challenges. The topic is part of the agenda dedicated to current affairs, which also includes developments in Georgia.

Correspondence Dan Alexe // The Presidency of Poland and a pro-EU agenda

"Our future is in our hands, not in those of the Chinese or Americans, and we should not be afraid," said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk before the European Parliament when presenting his country's priorities for the six months of Poland's presidency of the EU Council. Under the motto "Security—Europe!" Warsaw has chosen to place security and defense at its European agenda. Poland's EU presidency in the first half of 2025 will focus on the integration of Ukraine and the enlargement of the EU, strengthening EU-US relations, rebuilding Ukraine after the war, and ensuring energy security in the EU.