Dan, Merz discuss Moldova stability, EU future

Continued support for the Republic of Moldova to prevent its destabilization by Russia, as well as Moldova's European integration, were among the topics discussed by Romanian President Nicușor Dan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the Romanian President's visit to Berlin, according to Digi24.

Fragile truce: Syria-Israel ceasefire announced

A ceasefire between Syria and Israel was announced by Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to Turkey.

Odesa fire after drone attack; Moscow also targeted

At least one person was killed and three injured after a Russian drone attack on Odesa on the night of July 19 caused a fire that engulfed a residential building, The Kyiv Independent reported.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // London and Berlin sign first defense pact in over a century

Brussels has approved Berlin's new military spending plan after a thorough budget reassessment. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government will allocate significant funds to defense and infrastructure over the next two years, after which it plans to reduce investments.

Trump: Patriot missiles for Ukraine "already sent"

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that deliveries of Patriot air defense missile systems promised to Ukraine are already underway. He stated on Tuesday, July 15, that the missiles are already departing from Germany, which will receive replacements for the equipment sent, according to DW.

Ukraine war: Cities under siege after massive Russian strikes

Russia launched a fresh wave of massive aerial attacks on several Ukrainian cities last night, including Vinnytsia, Kryvyi Rih, and Kramatorsk.

EU's 18th Russia sanctions package hits Slovakian roadblock

The European Union did not approve its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, Kaja Kallas, the bloc's foreign policy chief, said after a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

Trump's Ukraine peace bid meets Russian indifference

Russia isn't interested in the U.S. President Donald Trump's "theatrical ultimatum" about sanctions on buyers of Russian exports if Moscow doesn't agree to a peace deal in Ukraine.

Report: Trump pushed Ukraine to attack Moscow

President Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to escalate attacks on Russian territory, even asking if Ukraine could launch an assault on Moscow or St. Petersburg if the United States supplied long-range weapons.

Latvia & Lithuania restrict Russian entry

Latvia has banned citizens of the Russian Federation holding international passports without biometric data from entering its territory, effective Tuesday, July 15.

Major shift: Ukraine's defense, Govt. leaders named

Ukraine's Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, is poised to take over as Defense Minister, following a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Neuschwanstein & Bavarian Castles: UNESCO recognition

The famed royal castles of Bavaria have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.