Mark Rutte Named Next NATO Secretary General

Mark Rutte will be the next Secretary General of NATO, after all 32 members of the alliance agreed that the Dutch Prime Minister will succeed Jens Stoltenberg. Hungary and Slovakia announced on Tuesday that they no longer oppose Mark Rutte's appointment as NATO leader.

Romania Sends Patriot System to Bolster Ukraine's Defence

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, sent a message of thanks to Romania and the leader at Cotroceni, Klaus Iohannis, for the decision to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine.

Germany Reaffirms Support for Moldova's EU Integration Path

On the eve of the first intergovernmental conference marking the official launch of accession negotiations, Germany reiterated its support for the Republic of Moldova's European integration path.

Hajj Pilgrimage Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 Amid Intense Heat

The death toll at the great Muslim pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which took place under intense heat, has exceeded one thousand, according to a report by AFP based on data provided by various countries.

Seventh Attack on DTEK Plant Amid Ongoing Russian Strikes

The Ukrainian energy company DTEK reports that, on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, the Russian army fired on one of the company’s thermal power plants.

US and key allies debating what commitment to give on Ukraine joining NATO at upcoming summit

The United States and several key allies, including the United Kingdom, are actively debating how strongly to commit to Ukraine’s NATO membership at the alliance’s upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington, with the US facing criticism from a variety of European countries for not being willing to go as far as several – especially those close to Russia’s border – would like, according to multiple US and European sources familiar with the discussions, CNN reports.

Direct losses to Ukraine's agricultural sector over two years of war exceed $10 B

Ukraine's agricultural sector has suffered more than $10 billion in direct losses in the two years since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, so it is very important to restore it to ensure the stability of world food markets, Ukrinform reports.

EU and UN call for decisive action to prevent and to eradicate sexual violence in conflict zones

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations and the European Union join forces to call for decisive action at the political and operational levels to prevent and eradicate sexual violence and to protect civilian infrastructure, including healthcare facilities in conflict zones, reads a Joint Statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence.

EPP Group in the European Parliament has a new chairman

Siegfried Mureșan was elected chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, with 151 out of 170 valid votes cast. The MEP said that in the next mandate he will support the interests of Romanian farmers in the European Parliament and will support the accession process of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union.

Putin says Russia and North Korea will help each other if attacked, taking ties to a ‘new level’

Vladimir Putin said Russia and North Korea have ramped up ties to a “new level,” pledging to help each other if either nation is attacked in a “breakthrough” new partnership announced during the Russian president’s rare visit to the reclusive state, CNN reports.

Romania will take command of a NATO naval group in the Mediterranean Sea

Romania will take over the command of a NATO naval group operating in the Mediterranean Sea for six months, announced the representatives of the Romanian Naval Forces.

Estonia to provide EUR 56M to implement projects in Zhytomyr region

In 2024-2027, Estonia will provide another EUR 56 million to implement projects in the Zhytomyr region. Annely Kolk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to Ukraine, said this in an interview with Ukrinform.