Romania suspends the activity of the Russian Center in Bucharest. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "It has turned into a tool for promoting propaganda and disinformation"

Romania suspends the activity of the Russian Center for Culture and Science in Bucharest. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs today summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest, Valeri Kuzmin, to inform him of the authorities' decision.

Italian PM Meloni in Kyiv amid tensions over war within her coalition

The Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has arrived in Kyiv to meet the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and reiterate Italy’s support for the war-torn country, as she navigates tensions on the issue within her rightwing alliance and divided public opinion, The Guardian reports.

At least six deaths, hundreds of wounded and collapsed buildings after the earthquake that shook southern Turkey yesterday

At least six people lost their lives as a result of the earthquake that occurred last night in Turkey, according to the last balance presented by the Ankara authorities. Last night's earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.4, was also felt in Syria, Egypt and Lebanon.

King Charles watches Ukrainian troops training in Wiltshire

King Charles III has said he is "full of admiration" for Ukrainian soldiers who are being trained by the British Army in Wiltshire, BBC reports.

Syria and Turkey, shaken by a new strong earthquake

A shallow magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border region after it was devastated earlier this month by temblors that killed tens of thousands of people, AFP reports.

Kremlin: Russia's relations with Moldova are very tense

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia's relations with Moldova were very tense and it accused Moldovan leaders of pursuing an anti-Russian agenda, one week after Chisinau said it had foiled a Russian coup attempt, Reuters reports.

Japan gives $5.5 billion to Ukraine on one year of Russian invasion, invites Zelensky to G7 Summit

Japan grants 5.5 billion dollars to Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion and invites Zelensky to the G7 Summit, writes Agerpres. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party that Japan will host the G7 Summit via video conference and that Volodymyr Zelenskiy is invited to participate online.

NATO is sending containers to Turkey for setting up temporary housing

One thousand containers will be delivered by NATO to Turkey to provide temporary housing for at least 4,000 people left homeless following the devastating earthquakes that hit the Turkish-Syrian border region two weeks ago.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's financial sector

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new package of sanctions aimed at Russia's financial sector, in an effort to target Moscow's war reserves, inform dpa and Agerpres.

Antony Blinken: China could give Russia arms and ammunition for war in Ukraine

China is considering providing Russia with weapons and ammunition for the war in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. The official said Chinese companies are already providing "non-lethal support" to Russia, and new information suggests Beijing may provide "lethal support."

Joe Biden visits Warsaw

The American president, Joe Biden, is expected today in Warsaw, where he will be received by his Polish counterpart, Andrej Duda. The leader of the White House has scheduled a speech for Tuesday in which he will mark a year of war in Ukraine, reports Euronews.ro.

Turkish authorities announce that search operations for those missing following the earthquakes are coming to an end

Almost two weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the Turkish authorities announce that the search operations for the missing are coming to an end, on the grounds that the chances of discovering survivors under the ruins are practically exhausted. More than 46 thousand people have died in the catastrophic earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria, and the death toll is increasing by the day, while about 350 thousand apartments in Turkey have been destroyed.