Ukraine, Romania solve 20-year-old dispute over Danube-Black Sea canal

Ukraine and Romania resolved a protracted conflict over the construction of the Deepwater Navigation Route Danube-Black Sea, in which Bucharest accused Kyiv of violating environmental standards, Ukraine's Environment Minister Ruslan Strilets announced on Dec. 16, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Lithuania delivers strategic resupply to fortify Ukraine's defence

Demonstrating unwavering solidarity, Lithuania has delivered a critical resupply of military equipment to Ukraine.

Serbia votes: Vucic's power online, EU path in doubt

In a pivotal election shrouded in uncertainty, Serbia's electorate is casting ballots today in a snap parliamentary poll.

Kremlin seeks "Dialog" US leader

In a potentially significant diplomatic shift, the Kremlin has expressed a preference for a more "constructive" US leader after next year's presidential election.

Black Sea Strategy gains traction as US Congress approves bill

The US Congress cemented its commitment to the Black Sea region on Thursday, approving a bill within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that mandates a comprehensive security and development strategy.

EU aid to Ukraine stalled by Hungarian veto

European Union leaders envisioned a crucial lifeline for war-battered Ukraine on Thursday. A €50 billion aid package, aimed at bolstering the country's finances as it defends itself against Russia's ongoing invasion, seemed poised for approval. But at the eleventh hour, a lone dissenting voice threatened to derail the entire plan: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Prime Minister Ciolacu congratulates the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine after the opening of EU accession negotiations

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu welcomed the decision taken on Thursday by the European Council in favor of opening EU accession negotiations for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelensky about the decision of the European Council: It is a victory for Ukraine, a victory for Europe

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, qualified as a victory for Ukraine and Europe the decision of the European Council to allow the accession negotiations with Ukraine to be launched.

European Council adopted the decision to launch EU accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine

The European Council adopted the historic decision to open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. The announcement was made by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel on the X platform.

Zelenski asks leaders to choose "between Brussels and Moscow"

In a video message, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders that at the moment "determination is defined either in Brussels or in Moscow" and reminded them of their "already promised decision".

Correspondence Brussels// The EU summit started amid Hungarian blackmail

The winter summit of the European Union began amid Viktor Orbán's victory and the success of Hungarian blackmail. On Wednesday, December 13, on the eve of the meeting, the European Commission announced the unblocking of 10.2 billion euros of funds intended for Hungary, which had been frozen due to the situation of human rights and the rule of law in this EU member country.

Russia warns: Taking off of F-16s from Poland, Slovakia and Romania amounts to participation in the conflict in Ukraine

Russia will consider the possible dispatch of F-16 fighter jets from air bases in Poland, Romania and Slovakia as the involvement of these countries in the conflict in Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the Russian delegation during the negotiations in Vienna on military security and arms control, Konstantin Gavrilov, speaking at the plenary session of the OSCE forum on cooperation in the security sector, RIA Novosti reports.