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At the Ice Hockey World Championship in Division IA, the Ukrainian national team defeated Romania (4:0) and Poland (4:1). Thanks to this, the team secured second place and moved closer to the elite.
ENTSO-E has allowed Ukraine to increase electricity exports to the EU to 650 MW. This will help balance the energy system and increase profits from trade.
Forest fires rage in Israel, people evacuated from areas near Jerusalem. Ukraine will provide assistance by sending a fire plane to fight the fire.
In 2024, more than 93 million people in the EU were at risk of poverty, with Bulgaria and Romania being the leaders. The lowest rates were recorded in the Czech Republic and Slovenia.
On the night of April 29, Russian drones attacked Ukraine, one of them crossed the border with Romania by 500 meters. The Romanian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to patrol.
The new Droid TW development with artificial intelligence recognizes the enemy and performs strike and reconnaissance missions, minimizing risks for Ukrainian soldiers. The complex is effective day and night, supports Starlink.
The Ukrainian delegation передала США 5 ключових вимог до мирного плану, stressing the inadmissibility of surrender and the importance of international law. Security guarantees for Ukraine are also important.
Nicusor Dan emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and the need to increase Romania's defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP by 2030. He also noted the role of the Kogalniceanu airbase for US influence.
Five earthquakes were recorded in Buzău County (Vrancea region) within eight hours. The first of them occurred on Monday and had a magnitude of 3.6.
Presidential elections will be held in Romania, which may lead to political instability and affect support for Ukraine. The election results may cause division among European countries.
DPSU spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported that most attempts of illegal border crossing occur outside border crossing points, but no increase in their number is recorded. Most such attempts are at the borders with Romania and Moldova.
Romanian soldiers are conducting training exercises simulating combat in urban environments, using mock-ups of buildings in Bucharest. The aim of the exercises is to practice combat skills in a realistic environment.
An expert spoke about the anti-achievements of NABU in 10 years. The cost of maintenance exceeds the returned funds many times over, the management is involved in scandals, and the trust of Ukrainians is lost.
The Moldovan Parliament has decided to hold early elections on September 28. A tense struggle for influence is expected between the pro-Western PAS and the coalition led by Stoianoglo.
UEFA refused Ukraine a minute of silence for those killed in Sumy before the match against Romania. Romania supported Ukraine, and the teams honored the memory of the victims during the game.
The EU will not extend Ukraine's free access to the market, seeking to agree on broader trade liberalization by June 5. They are working on a "legal bridge" if an agreement is not reached in time.
In the Chernivtsi region, a law enforcement officer will be tried for transporting draft evaders to Romania for 20,000 euros. He was detained while transporting one of the draft evaders in the trunk of a car.
From April 17, vehicle scales will be checked at three checkpoints in Zakarpattia. Possible temporary delays in the movement of freight transport on the border with Hungary, Slovakia and Romania.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the procedure for using UAH 128 million for the development of railway infrastructure within the framework of cooperation with the European Union. The funds will be used to implement projects with the support of EU funds.
The Ukrainian national futsal team defeated Cyprus (11:1) and qualified for Euro 2026, as Romania lost to Germany. The European Championship will be held in Latvia and Lithuania from January 20 to February 7, 2026.
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu called on Victor Ponta to withdraw his candidacy after the latter's admission that he was ready to flood Romanian villages to avoid flooding in Serbia. Ponta, in response, called on Ciolacu to resign.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, as of April 10, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 missile carriers with "Calibers" on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.
The European Union calls on the United States to coordinate plans to reduce troops in Europe in order not to weaken NATO's defense. The decision to withdraw troops could undermine efforts to deter Russian aggression.
Forbes estimated that after the introduction of tariffs, Trump's wealth decreased by $500 million, reaching $4. 2 billion. Trump Media and commercial real estate suffered the biggest losses.
Donald Trump Jr. will visit Romania on April 28 as part of an Eastern European tour. The visit will take place a week before the first round of presidential elections.
Victor Ponta said he would stop exporting Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports to protect local farmers. He also plans to increase defense spending and support Moldova in the event of aggression.
Paul-Philippe Hohenzollern, the grandson of the King of Romania, has been detained in France on charges of corruption and money laundering. Romania is seeking his extradition to serve a prison sentence.
The presidential election campaign has officially started in Romania. Polls show that two sovereignist candidates may reach the second round.
The first scanning systems for inspecting railway wagons at the border with Poland will appear in Ukraine by the end of 2025. This should speed up customs procedures and detect contraband.
Defense ministers of the Baltic countries warn that a truce in Ukraine will allow Russia to rearm and transfer troops to their borders. The countries call on NATO not to weaken the defense of the eastern flank.