Kelin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of elections, is detained for questioning by the Romanian Prosecutor General's Office. He is suspected of creating a fascist organization and acting against the constitutional order.
Border guards rescued a violator who had been wandering in the forests between Zhytomyr and Rivne regions for two days without food and water. The man survived an encounter with a pack of wolves, almost drowned twice in swamps, and came across a minefield.
The agriculture ministers of Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia have called on the European Commission to return to pre-war quotas for Ukrainian agricultural products. They also demanded that Ukraine comply with EU standards.
Ukrainian border guards feed a mouse with potatoes in their free time. The UAV operator took the animal under his care and provided it with food.
The British plan envisages the deployment of 30,000 EU peacekeepers to protect Ukraine's strategic cities. Experts consider the plan unlikely due to the refusal of EU countries and Russia's position on NATO troops.
The British prime minister will propose a plan to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. The United States is to provide air support from bases in Eastern Europe.
Border guards rescued a man who tried to illegally cross the border across the Tisa River without knowing how to swim. The offender, who had been carried away by the current for 50 meters, was found frozen with cut hands.
France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.
Two drones violated Moldova's airspace near the border with Ukraine on Sunday evening. The incident occurred three days after a previous violation, when one of the drones exploded in the country.
A Kharkiv woman was detained in Bukovyna who was trying to send 83 archaeological valuables from different eras to Germany. The artifacts include items from the times of the Scythians, Sarmatians, Kievan Rus, and the Middle Ages.
Klaus Johannis announced his decision to resign on February 12 to avoid a political crisis in the country. This decision was made against the backdrop of parliamentary preparations for his removal from power.
Two conscripts who tried to illegally cross the border with Romania were detained in Zakarpattia. The men had been wandering in the mountains for three days until border guards found them following footprints in the snow.
At the Krasnoilsk checkpoint, border guards found an ancient Turkish saber in the car of a Romanian citizen. The man tried to hide an object that may be of historical value.
At St. Peter's Basilica, an unidentified Romanian man threw candlesticks off the high altar and tried to remove the altar cloth. The offender with a mental disorder was detained by the Vatican security service.
In 2024, 433 cases of measles were recorded in Ukraine, which is 7 times more than last year. The highest number of cases is in the Zakarpattia region, with 84.2% of cases among children under 17.
The Hungarian prime minister announced his intention to maintain all business relations with Russia, despite the EU's opposition. Orban claims that Russian energy is vital for Hungary's economy.
The monitoring systems of the National Army of Moldova recorded an unauthorized drone flight at night. The drone flew along the Pavlivka-Carmanova-Maiac-Grigoriopol route between 00:30 and 00:45.
Romania is experiencing a sharp rise in flu-related respiratory infections - 133,600 cases in one week. Among the 22 deaths, all were unvaccinated, and the authorities are stepping up security measures in hospitals and schools.
Romanian rescuers are searching for five Ukrainians who tried to cross the border through the Maramures Mountains. The search using drones was suspended after six hours due to a lack of leads.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense will train 26 Ukrainian F-16 crew chiefs until the end of April. The technicians will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining the fighters before and after flights.
The Romanian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity in response to the presidential candidate's statements. The ministry emphasized that the country's position is based on international law and national interests.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the provocative statements by Romanian presidential candidate Kalin Georjescu about Ukraine. The Ministry emphasized that such statements contradict international norms and are in line with Russian propaganda.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center commented on Romanian candidate Kelin Georgescu's words about the “fictional state” of Ukraine. Kovalenko said that pro-Russian politicians only accelerate the discussion about the need to divide the Russian Federation.
Pro-Russian candidate Kelin Georgescu called Ukraine a “fictitious state” and claimed its territory. He believes that after the war, Ukraine will be divided between neighboring countries.
The Romanian Air Force scrambled two F-16 fighter jets as Russian drones approached the border during the attack on Ukraine. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned the Russian attacks and issued a public warning in Tulcea County.
Yevhenia Blyzniuk explained that the government should develop separate incentive packages for different groups of refugees. According to her, the easiest way to return Ukrainians from Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria is through logistical proximity.
The Romanian Air Force scrambled two F-16 fighter jets as Russian drones approached the border during the attack on Ukrainian targets. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned the Russian attacks and issued a warning to the population in the border area.
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Lilian Darii, Ambassador of Moldova, to protest against statements made by a Moldovan political party. The party had earlier accused the Russian ambassador in Chisinau and called for his expulsion.
Free extracurricular education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity.
In Zakarpattia, border guards rescued two men who got lost in the snowy highlands while trying to illegally cross the border. The violators with hypothermia were taken to the hospital and administrative reports were drawn up.