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Volodymyr Zelensky announces a new strategy to diminish Russia's influence in the Black Sea

Ukraine intends to diminish Russian influence in the western part of the Black Sea through a new national maritime strategy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, quoted by DPA.

The leader from Kiev claims that he fully understands that the war has changed the balance of power in the Black Sea region and that the Russian fleet will never again dominate these waters.

Thus, Ukraine will pursue its own national interests at sea and those of its partners in order to protect shipping routes, the Ukrainian head of state announced.

In addition to strengthening Ukraine's naval power, Zelenskiy also promised that his country would further improve its air defenses and hinted at receiving another Patriot unit from Germany and further reinforcements due to arrive next week.

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Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday
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Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday

Over 18 million Romanians in the country are expected, on Sunday, November 24, 2024, to vote in the first round of the presidential elections, with 14 candidates on the ballot paper. The almost 19,000 polling stations on the territory of Romania opened at 7:00 and close at 21:00, with the possibility of extension until 23:59 for those in the headquarters or in line outside the polling station. Abroad, there are almost one million Romanians with the right to vote in this election, reports news.ro.

Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important
International

Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important

Romanians face a challenging task today, as 14 candidates are competing for the presidency at Cotroceni Palace. This count is effectively 13, considering the recent withdrawal of Ludovic Orban, who will still appear on the ballot papers. Polls show that the top five candidates have a chance of advancing to the second round, which will take place in two weeks. Additionally, parliamentary elections are scheduled for the following week.

Romanian citizens will travel to China without a visa for one year
Diaspora

Romanian citizens will travel to China without a visa for one year

Romanian citizens will travel to China without a visa for one year, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in Bucharest. According to a statement from the Romanian diplomatic mission, the visa exemption will be in effect from November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025.