Russia, France leaders talk Iran nuclear, Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a "substantive" phone call with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, to discuss the Middle East crisis, including Iran, and the conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin announced on Tuesday.

Pentagon halts key Ukraine aid over dwindling US ammo

The United States has paused deliveries of anti-aircraft missiles and other high-precision ammunition to Ukraine, due to concerns about significantly dwindling domestic stockpiles within the U.S. military.

Russia sanctions prolonged: EU's oil dilemma continues

On Monday, June 30, EU countries extended trade sanctions against Russia for another six months, while also preparing to grant financial relief to Slovakia for additional measures.

Turkey wildfires: Over 77 blazes erupt amid heatwave

Wildfires are devastating Turkey, with at least 77 new blazes erupting in just 24 hours. Over a thousand firefighters have been mobilized to battle the flames, but their efforts are being hampered by strong winds and sweltering weather.

Denmark takes EU helm: Migration, defense, and pharma priorities

On Tuesday, July 1, Denmark will take over the rotating six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) from Poland. With 27 member states, this means each country gets a turn only once every… 14 years.

Serbia: Thousands block roads demanding releases

Several key arteries in Belgrade were blocked overnight, Sunday into Monday, June 30, by protesters.

US proposes drastic tariffs against Russia's trade partners

US President Donald Trump has endorsed a bill proposing 500% tariffs targeting countries that continue to trade with Russia despite the war in Ukraine.

Political analyst on Moldova 1 TV: Iran at the heart of Middle East instability

The conflict between Iran and Israel is a complex historical process driven by certain inevitable goals. Iran, as an aggressive theocracy, has a clear primary objective: the destruction of the state of Israel. This was stated by Lithuanian political analyst Vytautas Bruveris during the "Dimensiunea Diplomatica" program on Moldova 1. According to Bruveris, the situation in the Middle East is likely to continue escalating.

European Council sets course on global challenges (June 2025)

At its meeting on June 26, 2025, the European Council adopted conclusions outlining the European Union's position on the most pressing regional and international issues.

Poland warns Putin on Brezhnev's costly path

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski argues that a new arms race could lead to the collapse of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "regime," just as the Soviet Union was defeated.

European prosecutors expose massive customs, VAT fraud

European prosecutors have uncovered a massive criminal scheme involving the fraudulent import of Chinese goods into Europe via Greece's port of Piraeus.

Iran, Russia, China discuss defense at SCO Summit

Defense ministers from Iran and Russia are attending a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries in China.