Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired results due to enduring shortages of weapons and ground forces, AP reports.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for fortifications in key frontline areas

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for faster construction of fortifications in key sectors under pressure from Russian forces, particularly in eastern Ukraine, the focal point of Moscow's advances 21 months into its invasion, Reuters reports.

Israel resumes fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip

The truce has expired and has not been extended. The Israeli military has announced that it has resumed fighting against Hamas in Gaza and accuses the group of violating the ceasefire and attacking Israel. Bombings happen in the north of the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli army intercepted a rocket launched from the enclave, reports Digi24.ro.

Negotiators are trying to extend the truce between Israel and Hamas

Negotiators are working frantically on Friday to extend the pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, while a senior Israeli official reiterated plans to resume the war if the Palestinian military group does not agree to release more hostages, reports News.ro.

NATO allies pledge to boost arms supplies for Ukraine

Amidst mounting concerns over dwindling arms supplies for Ukraine, NATO allies have pledged to ramp up production to meet the country's urgent needs in its ongoing defence against Russia's invasion.

High-ranking Hamas official signals readiness for prisoner swap

In a press conference in Cape Town, Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official and former Health Minister in the Gaza Strip, declared on Wednesday that the Palestinian Islamist movement is prepared to release all Israeli soldiers it holds in exchange for all Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, as reported by Hotnews.ro.

Diplomatic struggles in Brussels: NATO pledges, hurdles remain

In a pivotal two-day meeting in Brussels (November 28-29), NATO foreign ministers gathered to address the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine.

Red Cross confirms release: 12 hostages transferred from Gaza

In the fifth day of the extended ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Hamas released 12 hostages from Gaza, while Israel reciprocated by freeing 30 Palestinian detainees, as reported by News.ro.

Russian frigate fires Kalibr missiles at Ukrainian infrastructure

A Russian Navy frigate in the Black Sea launched a four-missile cruise missile attack on Ukrainian military infrastructure on Wednesday morning, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Finland to close all borders with Russia after migrant surge

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told a press conference in Helsinki that the last remaining border post, in the Arctic, would be closed until 13 December, Euronews reports.

NATO Foreign Ministers meet in Brussels

NATO foreign ministers will meet at NATO headquarters in Brussels today. During the two-day summit, the ministers will discuss ongoing support for Ukraine, strengthened integration of the Western Balkans, Sweden’s accession to NATO membership and next year’s agenda. The foreign ministers will also for the first time meet in the newly-established NATO-Ukraine Council format.

Blinken will return to Israel as the US hopes to see further extensions of the Gaza cease-fire

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return this week to the Middle East as the U.S. hopes to find a way to extend a cease-fire in Gaza and get more hostages released, the State Department said Monday. It will be his third trip to the region since Israel's war with Hamas began last month, AP reports.