Bucharest mayor defeats far-right challenger George Simion amid high voter turnout and allegations of foreign interference. Nicusor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, secured a […]
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Merz, Starmer, and Macron to speak with Trump ahead of U.S. call with Putin
European leaders hope for “new progress” in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, as Washington prepares high-stakes talks with Moscow. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on […]
Romanian government accuses Russia of electoral interference
Authorities warn of a viral disinformation campaign on Telegram aiming to sway Sunday’s presidential vote, echoing previous allegations of Moscow’s meddling. The Romanian government on […]
Poland holds presidential election amid clash between liberals and ultraconservatives
Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and nationalist Karol Nawrocki emerge as frontrunners. Nearly 29 million eligible voters in Poland began casting their ballots on Sunday in […]
Romania faces tense runoff between Pro-Russian nationalist and Pro-European centrist
Sunday’s presidential election pits George Simion, the nationalist leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, against Bucharest’s centrist mayor, Nicușor Dan, in a […]
Zelensky says Vladimir Putin “is afraid of a bilateral negotiation”
The Ukrainian president reiterated the need to “increase pressure on Russia” to “achieve peace as soon as possible”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Saturday […]
Zelensky and Carney discuss new pressure mechanisms on Russia during meeting in Rome
The Ukrainian and Canadian leaders examined new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector and shadow fleet, emphasizing the need for tangible moves toward ending the war. […]
Trump to hold separate talks with Putin and Zelensky
The US president announced he will hold talks with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders. “I hope it’s a productive day, a ceasefire is reached, and […]
Three Iranian nationals charged in Britain for alleged espionage for Tehran
UK counterterrorism police arrested the men in early May, accusing them of conducting surveillance and planning acts of violence at the behest of Iran’s regime. […]
Putin ties resumption of Ukraine talks to prisoner swap
The Kremlin says peace negotiations will not proceed until a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange is completed. A list of cease-fire conditions is forthcoming. The Kremlin said […]