Zelenskyy warns of air defense shortages as Russian drones strike Kryvyi Rih

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed urgent concerns regarding a potential reduction in air defense deliveries if the conflict in the Middle East continues to divert international attention and resources.

International outcry as precision strike levels primary school in southern Iran

A devastating strike on the Minab primary school for girls has ignited international condemnation as reports emerge alleging the involvement of U.S. precision weaponry. The attack, which occurred Saturday morning during school hours, resulted in the deaths of at least 168 children aged seven to nine.

European Commission intervenes following Zelenskyy's veiled military threats to Hungary’s Orban

The European Commission on Friday, March 6, condemned "unacceptable" remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The diplomatic row centers on Hungary's continued block of €90 billion European Union loan intended for Ukraine.

Two-thirds of Russians want peace negotiations with Ukraine to begin

According to a poll by the Levada Center, a record number of people in Russia support negotiations with Ukraine, against which the Russian Federation has been waging a large-scale war for five years, DW reports.

Kremlin intensifies academic crackdown by blacklisting UC Berkeley and Nobel-linked scientists

The Russian Ministry of Justice updated its registry on March 2, officially labeling the University of California, Berkeley as an "undesirable" organization. The Prosecutor General’s Office initially granted this status on February 16, though the Kremlin has withheld any specific legal justification for the move.

Institutional rigor vs. geopolitical speed: The impasse over Kyiv’s fast-track integration

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly dismissed the possibility of Ukraine and Moldova joining the European Union by 2027, labeling the ambitious timeline "impossible." Despite pressure from Washington to accelerate the process as part of a broader peace framework, Berlin and Paris remain committed to a merit-based enlargement.

Strategic energy shock: How the Hormuz Strait blockade impacts Moldova’s retail markets

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, intensified by the recent assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered a 25% surge in global crude prices. For import-dependent economies like the Republic of Moldova, this volatility translates into immediate pressure on both fuel stations and the broader consumer price index.

Secretary Marco Rubio confirms Iranian-linked drone attack on Dubai diplomatic facility

A suspected Iranian drone strike targeted a parking lot adjacent to the U.S. Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday evening, sparking a significant blaze in a densely populated district.

Trump administration pursues "Epic Fury" to neutralize Iranian nuclear threat

The White House has formally detailed the strategic objectives of "Operation Epic Fury," confirming that the total destruction of Iran’s missile industry and naval fleet remains a primary mandate. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the military campaign aims to permanently deprive the regime’s "terrorist proxies" of their ability to destabilize global security.

Middle East energy supply under pressure as drone attacks hit ADNOC and Aramco facilities

A drone strike targeted the Musaffah fuel terminal in Abu Dhabi on Monday, sparking a fire that was quickly contained by United Arab Emirates authorities. The Abu Dhabi media office confirmed that the incident did not disrupt essential operations at the site.

A turning point for European media: 2025 marked by systemic repression and lethal violence

Media freedom across Europe faced an unprecedented crisis in 2025, driven by physical violence, legislative overreach, and transnational repression. The Council of Europe’s (CoE) latest annual report, "2025: A Turning Point for Media Freedom," reveals a landscape of escalating hostility toward the press.

Tehran blocks world's premier oil transit point in retaliatory escalation

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Monday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that any vessel attempting to transit the waterway would be targeted.