Germany’s federal elections: Key issues and party dynamics

On Sunday, February 23, early federal elections will take place in Germany, where members of the 21st Bundestag will be elected.

EU plans €20B military aid package for Ukraine amid tensions

The European Union is preparing an additional military aid package for Ukraine worth approximately €20 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Russia plans 'victory' declaration in Ukraine war by February 2025

Russia is preparing to declare a purported "victory" in the war against Ukraine by February 24, 2025, marking the third anniversary of the large-scale invasion ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This claim comes from the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service, as reported by Politico.

Adrian Dupu concludes his term as State Secretary in Romania

Adrian Dupu has concluded his term as State Secretary of the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova within the Government of Romania.

AfD rises to second place in Germany's February elections

The early elections in Germany on February 23 are set to produce an unprecedented result. According to recent polls, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is projected to become the second-largest party, having focused its electoral campaign on immigration and crime.

Correspondence from Bucharest // Aggressive disinformation campaign: fake messages on Facebook and TikTok about Romania's security

Romania has been facing an aggressive online disinformation campaign for several days, intending to induce panic among the population. Authorities in Bucharest have detected hundreds of fake messages distributed on the social networks Facebook and TikTok, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MApN) announced.

U.S. and Russia hold crucial talks to resolve Ukraine conflic

In an unprecedented meeting, senior officials from the United States and Russia convened on Tuesday at Diriyah Palace in Riyadh to discuss improving bilateral relations and negotiating a solution to end the war in Ukraine.

Torrential rains cause flooding in Kentucky and Georgia

Torrential rains that struck the southeastern United States over the weekend caused massive flooding, resulting in at least 10 fatalities.

Romania not invited to Paris summit on Ukraine, says Diaconescu

Romania was not invited to the Paris summit on Ukraine, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

The Republic of Moldova loses $22 million after US cancels election fund

The Republic of Moldova is losing $22 million in financial support after the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of a $486 million fund intended for the "Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening", which also includes our country. The decision was communicated through a post on X.

A year after Alexei Navalny's death. His supporters will organize several commemorative events

One year after the death in prison of the Kremlin's main opponent, Alexei Navalny, his supporters are set to organize commemorative events on Sunday, including a visit to his grave in Moscow, despite the risk of reprisals from the authorities, AFP reports.

Ukraine sanctions former president Petro Poroshenko

The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine imposed sanctions against former President Petro Poroshenko.