EU ready to move almost all of Ukraine's grain exports via solidarity lanes

The European Union is ready to export almost all of Ukraine’s agriculture goods via solidarity lanes, the EU’s agriculture commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said, Reuters reports.

Britain warns Russia may start targeting civilian ships

The United Kingdom has warned that it has information indicating Russia’s military may start to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea, as the European Union pledged to help Ukraine export almost all its farm produce via rail and road, Reuters reports.

EU Council adopts Energy Efficiency Directive

The EU Council on Tuesday adopted new rules aimed at reducing final energy consumption in the EU by 11.7% in 2030, but Member States will be given flexibility in reaching the target, a press release from the Spanish Presidency said, according to Agerpres.

Romanian ship damaged in Russian attack on Ukrainian Danube port of Reni

A Romanian ship has been damaged following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Reni on the Danube, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest reports. According to preliminary data obtained by representatives of the Romanian consular office in Odessa from the Ukrainian authorities, the ship suffered minor damage and continued its voyage. At the same time, representatives of the Ministry of Defence across the Prut state that there is no possibility of direct military threats to Romania's territory or territorial waters at this time.

Kremlin rejects UN chief's call to return to Black Sea grain deal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it is impossible for Russia to return to the Black Sea grain export deal until an agreement related to Russia's interests is honored, rejecting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' call for Moscow to join in, Reuters reports.

White House says it does not support attacks on Russian territory

The White House has conveyed that it does not support attacks inside Russia, a statement that comes after two Ukrainian drones hit buildings in Moscow on Monday, Reuters reports.

Analysis// The hidden phenomena behind the war provoked by the Kremlin leader

The war in Ukraine provoked by the Kremlin leader 17 months ago has produced multiple crises around the world and especially in the energy, financial and food sectors. At the same time, the war has also had negative effects for Russia, leading to a sharp worsening of the economic situation. Russia has been gripped by two massive exoduses, one of people, who have gone abroad, and the other of money, which has been withdrawn massively by the population, according to a Business Insider analysis.

Luminița Odobescu discussed with Antony Blinken about strengthening Moldova's resilience

Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu said on Monday that Romania, as a member of NATO and the European Union, currently has the most important or strongest security guarantees in history, according to Agerpres. At the same time, the officials expressed their unwavering support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.

Volodimir Zelensky: "Russia must lose every day. We are preparing strong responses to attacks by Russian terrorists"

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski told his compatriots Monday night that the first task of Ukrainian forces is to destroy as much as possible of the Russian occupiers' resources, equipment, supplies, warehouses and headquarters, saying, in an apparent allusion to attacks on Russian territory, that it is "right" for Russia to lose every day.

Ukraine to submit report to Pentagon on use of cluster munitions

Ukraine will this week submit to the US a report on the use of cluster munitions, which were provided to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in one of the latest military aid packages. The announcement was made by Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov in an interview with CNN.

Students in Russia will learn how to use combat drones. UK: "An effort to cultivate militarised patriotism"

Starting in the new school year, students in the Russian Federation will learn how to operate combat drones as part of the "Fundamentals of Life Safety" programme. This comes as unmanned aerial vehicles have played a vital and devastating role in the war in Ukraine, Euronews reports.

Spanish elections: right-wing parties fail to win majority

Spain faces a political deadlock following Sunday's parliamentary elections after right-wing parties failed to secure a decisive victory predicted by opinion polls. There is virtually no clear winner in Sunday's general election, reports Reuters.