Bomb attack in occupied eastern Ukraine. The death toll rose to 28 dead

As many as 28 people died as a result of a bombing of a bakery in the city of Lysychansk, Luhansk region, the Russian authorities announced, writes AFP. The region's so-called governor, Leonid Pasecinik, accused Kiev forces of deliberately attacking the bakery. The structure of the building was 65% destroyed.

Finland warned that it may not open border crossings with the Russian Federation

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said that his country may not open border checkpoints with Russia after February 11, Rador reports, citing the Rosbalt agency.

President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary

President Joe Biden easily won South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, clinching a state he pushed to lead off his party’s nominating process after it revived his then-struggling White House bid four years ago, AP reports.

Michelle O’Neill becomes first nationalist to lead Northern Ireland government

Michelle O’Neill was sworn in as first minister of Northern Ireland on Saturday, the first time a nationalist has held the post in a region created by partition in 1921 as a bastion of pro-UK unionism, Financial Times reports.

Russia's Putin to visit NATO member Turkey on Feb 12

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Turkey on Feb. 12 to meet counterpart Tayyip Erdogan, a Turkish official told Reuters on Wednesday, in what will be the Russian leader's first trip to a NATO ally since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Reuters reports.

US senators warn Hungary: Approve Sweden's NATO bid or risk damaging relations

US lawmakers are pressuring Hungary to approve Sweden's membership in NATO, warning of strained ties with Washington if they decline, Reuters has reported.

Ukraine braces for possible aid reduction: Top general's warning

Ukrainian commander-in-chief, General Valeri Zaluzhnyi, has raised concerns about possible declining aid from allies and called for troop mobilisation to counter Russia's military advantage.

Minor earthquake shakes Western Romania

A minor earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck the Banat region of Timiș County, Romania, shortly after midnight local time (00:06 AM), according to the National Institute for Earth Physics (INCDFP).

EU approves €50 billion aid package for Ukraine

With the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine fast approaching, the European Union has made a strong show of support for the embattled country.

Breakthrough: EU approves €50 billion for Ukraine

In a display of solidarity, European Union leaders unanimously approved a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine, announced European Council President Charles Michel on Thursday.

Houthi rocket hits commercial ship, raising Red Sea security concerns

A commercial ship sailing off the coast of Yemen was struck by a rocket on Thursday, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey.

Chief of the Romanian Defence Staff: If Russia wins the war in Ukraine, the main target will be the Republic of Moldova

If the Russian Federation wins the war in Ukraine, the main target will be the Republic of Moldova, thus we will witness tensions in the Western Balkans, said the head of the Romanian Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, in an interview with Romania Free Europe.