Netherlands, Denmark to deliver F-16 jets to Ukraine, but number unknown
The Netherlands and Denmark have not yet announced how many F-16 fighter jets they will deliver to Ukraine, but both countries have confirmed that they will provide the aircraft.
Carolina Străjescu
F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots begins
Ukrainian pilots have begun training on F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Saturday in an interview with Ukrainian media, CNN reports, as picked up by News.ro and Digi24.
Valeria Văcărescu
Russia suspends flights to Moscow airports after Ukrainian drones intercepted
Russian authorities briefly suspended flights to Moscow's Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports on Sunday after two Ukrainian drones were intercepted heading for the capital.
Series of earthquakes rattle Hungary
Thirteen earthquakes were recorded in Hungary on Saturday and Sunday, the largest of which had a magnitude of 4.1. All of the quakes were felt in the city of Arad and some of them in Oradea, according to Digi24.
Pope Francis: Reduce military spending, increase humanitarian aid
Pope Francis has called for a decrease in arms spending, saying that this would free up more money for humanitarian causes, DPA and Digi24 broadcast on Saturday.
ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niamey for new diplomatic mediation in Niger
A West African delegation arrived in Niamey on Saturday in an attempt to mediate with the military leaders who seized power in Niger, according to sources close to the new military regime, the ECOWAS force and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, according to Agerpres, quoting AFP and Reuters.
Ukraine plans to produce Swedish CV-90 combat vehicles
Ukraine intends to start local production of Swedish-made CV-90 fighter vehicles as soon as possible, Volodimir Zelenski said, adding that he has started talks with the Swedish leadership on the possibility of obtaining Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, UNIAN reports.
Ukrainian PM calls for more weapons to drive out Russian forces
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal has called on Western partners to send more ammunition to the country in order to achieve significant success in its counteroffensive against Russian forces.
Dumitru Petruleac
Zelensky visits Sweden to discuss security cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Sweden on Saturday, with intentions to meet the country's Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, King Carl Gustaf, and other Swedish officials, as conveyed directly by Kiev's leader through his Telegram account, as reported by EFE, according to Agerpres.
Russia launches 17 drones at Ukraine, 15 shot down
Russia launched 17 drones at Ukraine overnight Friday into Saturday in an attempt to strike the northern, central, and western regions of the country, the Ukrainian Air Force announced Saturday.
Russian sanctions target 54 Britons, including ICC's Karim Khan and UK ministers
Russia has announced further sanctions targeting 54 individuals from the United Kingdom, encompassing key figures such as International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan, who issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin in mid-March. This move comes in addition to a host of British ministers and journalists who have also been included in the sanctions, according to reports from AFP and Agerpres.
Romanian and Ukrainian PMs sign cooperation agreements
The Prime Ministers of Romania and Ukraine, Marcel Ciolacu and Denis Shmygal, signed a number of agreements on Thursday in Bucharest to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Olga Mînzat