Mark Rutte, in a surprise visit to Odessa: "The events in Israel and Gaza will not distract us from supporting Ukraine"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, visiting the Black Sea port of Odesa, vowed on Friday to improve Ukraine's air defences and to increase the security of a "humanitarian corridor" for grain exports, Reuters reports.

Ukraine reopens the Moldovan-Ukrainian border crossing point "Pervomaisc-Cuciurgan"

Ukraine reopens a border crossing point with the Republic of Moldova, on the Transnistrian segment, the information was confirmed for our radio station by the spokeswoman of the Customs Service, Tatiana Șompol.

Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola visit Israel: They will express EU solidarity after Hamas attacks

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will travel to Israel on Friday to express the EU's solidarity after the bloody offensive by Hamas, their services announced Thursday evening, AFP and Agerpres report.

Israel wants 1.1 million people in north Gaza to move to south in next 24 hours - UN

The Israeli military has told the UN that everyone living north of Wadi Gaza should relocate to southern Gaza in the next 24 hours, says a UN spokesperson, BBC reports.

UN calls for US$294m for ‘urgent needs’ in Gaza

The United Nations on Thursday issued an emergency appeal for $294 million to address “the most urgent needs” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where more than 400,000 Palestinians have fled their homes in recent days, AFP reports.

US reaffirms support for Israel, Netanyahu calls for Hamas to be 'crushed'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed US support for Israel on Thursday during a visit to Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the US for its "incredible support" for Israel.

NATO condemns Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel

NATO allies condemned the terrorist attacks of Hamas on Israel during a meeting of defence ministers on Thursday, October 12. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant informed the ministers by videoconference about the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli civilians and citizens of several NATO allies.

Gaza hospitals risk becoming morgues as Israel bombs enclave, says Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Thursday that hospitals in Gaza are at risk of becoming morgues due to Israeli airstrikes on the enclave.

Germany approves use of Israeli combat drones in Gaza

Germany has approved the use of two Israeli combat drones by Israel in its ongoing counter-offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas, the German Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday, Agerpres.ro reports.

Vladimir Putin visits allies in Kyrgyzstan, despite arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday for a meeting with some of his few remaining allies, his first trip abroad since he was indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the "deportation" of Ukrainian children.

US, UK, and Belgium announce new military aid to Ukraine

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Belgium have announced new military aid packages for Ukraine, in a show of support for the country as it continues to fight Russia's invasion, Le Monde reports, quoted by news.ro.

Hamas attack on Israel sparks political divisions in Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her unequivocal support for Israel on a stage in Bordeaux, France, where she was guest of honour at a rally of French President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party (which forms the basis of the Renew MEP group).