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What Libertatea.ro has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Libertatea.ro’s own report linked underneath.
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Libertatea.ro reported it asDonald Trump Threatens Huge Tariffs if the EU Opens the Door to Canada (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
Libertatea.ro reported it asVladimir Putin Asks the Russians to Vote From Friday to Sunday and to Show that They Support the War (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Libertatea.ro reported it asVladimir Putin Asks the Russians to Vote From Friday to Sunday and to Show that They Support the War (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Russian Major General Anton Grunis has been killed in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces. Grunis commanded the 4th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade and had reported to Vladimir Putin about the alleged capture of Konstantinovka.
Libertatea.ro reported it asPutin's Recently Decorated General for the Conquest of Kosteantinivka City Was Killed in an Air Raid (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
Libertatea.ro reported it asUrsula Von Der Leyen, Speech on the State of the European Union: "A Europe More Capable than Ever to Defend Itself (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
A Pentagon inspector general's report has detailed the financial and material costs of the Iran war, estimating expenses at $33.4 billion as of June 29. The report also highlighted significant damage to U.S. bases and aircraft, alongside strategic inventory shortfalls for munitions.
Libertatea.ro reported it asThe Pentagon Reported on the Damage Suffered by the US as a Result of Iranian Attacks in the Middle East (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Failure to reform the World Trade Organization could reduce global GDP by approximately 10% by 2050, according to a new WTO report. The organization faces challenges from geopolitical tensions and shifts in trade dynamics.
Libertatea.ro reported it as"The Worst Crisis in the Last 80 Years. WTO Warns of a Possible Global Economic Collapse (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Libertatea.ro reported it asPentagon's Historical Announcement: The Secret Weapons Already Launched by the US on Earth's Orbit and the Future of Space War (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
Libertatea.ro reported it asPentagon's Historical Announcement: The Secret Weapons Already Launched by the US on Earth's Orbit and the Future of Space War (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
Libertatea.ro reported it asChildren Under 15, Targeted by New Restrictions in the EU. What Will Happen with Access to Social Networks, TikTok and ChatGPT (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas was funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who is close to Vladimir Putin. Kremlev paid for hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses, including renting a private island. National security experts expressed alarm.
Libertatea.ro reported it asA Russian Oligarch Financed Donald Trump's Great Son's Wedding. "What Gifts Did Putin's Associate Do (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
A leaked intelligence memo suggests Western military veterans, including former British SAS and Australian special forces, may have trained Russian citizens and active duty military personnel. The training allegedly took place at private camps in Bulgaria and Serbia, with one company, Alfa-Metal, named in the report.
Libertatea.ro reported it asRussian Soldiers Are Trained in a Camp in Northern Bulgaria, Near Romania, by SAS Veterans and Navy Seal (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Moscow police general Sergei Malkov and several executives from the gas station network Eurotrans have been arrested for allegedly stealing fuel designated for police vehicles. Malkov and two subordinates were fired and face embezzlement charges, while Eurotrans shares dropped 6% on the Moscow Exchange.
Libertatea.ro reported it asA General, a Colonel and a Businessman From Russia Stole the Gas From the Ministry of Interior (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
Libertatea.ro reported it asLittle Did He Tell American Emissaries that He Wanted to Work with Trump, but He Maintained His Position on Ukraine. (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to use maps that more accurately represent the true relative sizes of countries and continents. The move, driven by African nations, seeks to correct distortions caused by the centuries-old Mercator projection.
Libertatea.ro reported it asThe Truth Behind the Maps of the World and the Errors that Change Our Perception of the Earth (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Russian forces attacked the Orlivka ferry crossing on the Ukrainian-Romanian border with drones overnight. The crossing was temporarily closed, with traffic diverted to other points. Fires at the site were localized by rescue teams.
Libertatea.ro reported it asVama Isaccea – Orlivka Was Temporarily Closed After an Attack with Russian Drones. Traffic with the Ferry Is Suspended (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a Tu-95MS strategic bomber at the Engels airbase. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the strikes were a response to Russian attacks.
Libertatea.ro reported it asRussia Prepares Massive Attacks Against Ukraine's Energy Sector, a Few Days After the CIA Chief Proposed a Peace Summit (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The observatory is designed to study dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets, collecting vast amounts of data to deepen our understanding of the universe.
Libertatea.ro reported it asNASA Launches the Roman Telescope, with a Field of Vision More than 100 Times Greater than Hubble's: "It Reveals the Secrets of the Universe." (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
Vladimir Putin has compared the war in Ukraine to orcas hunting polar bears, stating that children should be taught this 'food chain' analogy to understand the world and Russia's actions. The comments were made during an address at a Moscow university.
Libertatea.ro reported it asThe Bizarre Example of Nature Used by Vladimir Putin to Justify the War in Ukraine: "They Crumble and Tear Them to Pieces. (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
The United States has reportedly threatened to withdraw support for the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. This pressure tactic is reportedly aimed at compelling London to increase defence spending to meet NATO's 5% of GDP commitment.
Libertatea.ro reported it asBritain, Threatened by the US that It Might Change Its Mind About the Sovereignty of the Falkland Islands if It Doesn't Spend More Money on Defense (opens Libertatea.ro in a new tab)
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
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- 65
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- 65
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- 1
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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