Volodymyr Zelensky: "The main mission of our country and the purpose of our every international communication is to strengthen Ukraine"

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, says that the main mission of his country and the purpose of every international communication is to strengthen Ukraine, to support the defense of the country. "Every foreign visit and almost every negotiation allows Ukraine to become stronger," he adds, reports Hotnews.ro.

President of Germany is coming to Romania for a three-day state visit

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is coming to Romania for a 3-day state visit, at the invitation of President Klaus Iohannis, reports Agerpres.

President of France Emmanuel Macron is coming to the summit of the European Political Community in Bulboaca

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, confirmed his participation in the second summit of the European Political Community (EPC), which will be held in the Republic of Moldova on June 1. The leader from Paris said in a video message that several important decisions will be made during this event.

Mircea Geoană: NATO is boosting its support for partners in danger due to Russian aggression

The North Atlantic Alliance is boosting its support for partners in danger due to Russian aggression, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said on Monday, in a speech delivered at the opening of the work of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, which is being held in Luxembourg, Agerpres reports .

Strong fire at a warehouse of plastic materials in Russia

A strong fire broke out at a warehouse of plastic materials in the Russian town of Voronej, reports Hotnews.ro.

Volodymyr Zelensky: The NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopts a statement recognizing Russia's crimes against Ukraine as genocide

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated, in a speech on Monday, that the NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopted an important declaration, which recognizes Russia's crimes against Ukraine as genocide and clearly condemns the "Russian ideology", according to Hotnews.ro.

European Commission wants to force NGOs to disclose funding

A transparency register to be adopted by the European Commission is to show whether non-governmental organisations such as business associations, public relations agencies and media channels are funded by states from outside the European Union, reports German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.

In Germany, local gas and electricity suppliers reduce their tariffs

Local gas and electricity suppliers in Germany are leaving behind the record prices of recent months, adjusting their tariffs to falling prices on energy exchanges. However, electricity and gas are still significantly more expensive than before the energy crisis, reports Radio Romania Actualități.

Brussels: European Union Civilian Mission to Moldova to be launched today

The launch of the European Union Civilian Mission to the Republic of Moldova, as well as continued assistance in the country's defence sector, are the topics to be discussed at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels today and tomorrow. Also on the agenda are issues such as countering the effects of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and providing support for the country.

Energoatom: Russian bombing of an external power line caused power outage at Zaporizhia power plant

Ukraine's state power company Energoatom said on Monday that the power outage at the Zaporijia nuclear power plant was caused by a Russian bombing of an external power line, Reuters reports.

General strike in Romanian schools, first in 18 years

Education unions are initiating a general strike in schools on Monday, May 22, after Sunday's negotiations with the Government failed to reach any agreement. Union representatives state that the general strike in education will continue until they receive a "credible solution" from the Government regarding salary demands, according to HotNews.ro.

Zelensky maintains that Bahmut is still under Ukrainian control

Ukraine declared on Sunday that it is still fighting for control of the city of Bahmut in the east, after President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier stated that the city remained "only in our hearts," according to Reuters.