On August 14, a fire broke out at the filtering unit of the second power block at the Romanian Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. It was quickly extinguished, and there is no threat to the safety or operation of the plant.
Romania proposes expanding the joint mine-clearing mission with Bulgaria and Turkey in the Black Sea. The goal is to strengthen the protection of energy infrastructure and trade routes from threats posed by Russia.
The Ukrainian company "Automagistral-Pivden" has signed a contract for the reconstruction of a 43-kilometer section of the R34 highway in Moldova. The contract value is 57.1 million euros, financed by the EBRD.
Poland signed a $3. 8 billion agreement with the US to modernize 48 F-16 fighter jets. This will enhance the aircraft's compatibility with NATO and strengthen deterrence against potential aggression.
The State Customs Service reminded of the list of necessary documents for traveling outside Ukraine by personal vehicle. Check for a passport, driver's license, Green Card, and other mandatory documents.
The Athens Court of Appeal has allowed the extradition of Moldovan oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc to his homeland. The final decision will be made by the Ministry of Justice of Greece.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan will visit Kyiv in the autumn at the invitation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Romania supports Ukraine in achieving a just peace and its sovereignty.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with his Romanian counterpart Nicușor Dan. They discussed further joint diplomatic steps and EU support for Ukraine.
SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that illegal border crossing by men harms Ukraine's image. Border guards are strengthening measures to prevent such cases.
Romania suspects Russia of contaminating 200,000 tons of Azerbaijani oil with organic chlorides. This could have been sabotage on the oil pipeline, which led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the energy sector.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania met in Chernivtsi. They agreed to institutionalize the "Ukraine-Moldova-Romania" format and named it the "Odesa Triangle."
Ukraine and Romania have agreed to intensify work on joint infrastructure projects, including the construction of a bridge across the Tysa River. European integration, defense cooperation, and attracting Romanian businesses to rebuild Ukraine were also discussed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the launch of a test railway connection between Kyiv and Bucharest. Two carriages are departing for Romania via Chisinau, returning to Kyiv tomorrow.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu made her first visit to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. She visited the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian missile, and the School of Superheroes.
Russia attacked a compressor station of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine in Odesa region. This facility ensures gas supplies from LNG terminals in Greece to Ukrainian gas storage facilities and is involved in the supply route for LNG from the USA and gas from Azerbaijan.
An air raid alert was declared in the Romanian Tulcea county due to a Russian attack on the south of Odesa region.
Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu died on August 5, 2025, at the age of 95. He served as head of state several times and led the main left-wing party.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" for the first time organized the transportation of petroleum products from Germany to Ukraine in its own specialized tank cars. The entire route from Hamburg to the Ukrainian border was provided by the subsidiary UZ Cargo Poland Sp. z o.o.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
The speed of Patriot air defense system supplies to Ukraine depends on how soon the US provides Europe with a replacement for this type of weapon. Six European countries have about two dozen such systems, their price is about $1 billion per battery.
A fire occurred at the arms factory in Cugir, Romania, causing damages exceeding 400,000 euros. 150,000 machine gun rounds were destroyed, and authorities are considering the version of sabotage.
The National Cybersecurity Coordination Center of Ukraine is working on creating a regional cyber alliance. The goal is to counter cyber threats, primarily from the Russian Federation, and to strengthen cooperation in information exchange.
Prosecutors in the defense sector documented dozens of facts of abuses related to mobilization during July 2025. Bribes, fictitious employment, and illegal departure abroad were revealed.
The National Bank of Ukraine reports that food prices in Ukraine have converged with European ones, and some, like butter, have even exceeded them. This is due to internal and external factors, including high production costs and differences in VAT rates.
The number of representatives of Georgia's ruling party "Georgian Dream" and related individuals who have fallen under Western sanctions has exceeded 230. Restrictions were imposed by the USA, Great Britain, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine.
Nine countries have officially expressed interest in borrowing funds from the EU military procurement program SAFE by the deadline. Poland plans to request 25 billion euros, and Greece – at least 1.2 billion euros.
Taisiia Onofriichuk won four medals at the World Challenge Cup stage in Romania, including two golds. She will conclude the competitive year at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
Ukraine increased booking capacity of the Trans-Balkan gas route by 2. 6 times, which expands access to resources from the southern direction. The cost of transportation through this corridor decreased by 25%, opening new opportunities for supply diversification.
A study by the "European Movement" showed that only a third of citizens in the largest EU countries consistently support democratic values. 64% of respondents do not rule out the advantages of authoritarian rule, yet almost half support the idea of European defense integration.
Ukraine has received Azerbaijani gas via the Trans-Balkan route for the first time, which is a positive step for supply diversification. Expert Volodymyr Omelchenko noted that the volumes are still small, but in the future they could reach billions of cubic meters, provided production in Azerbaijan increases.
