A sharp wave of Western outrage has been provoked by Iraq's legislation criminalizing prostitution and homosexuality, even leading to threats of withdrawal by foreign investment companies, raising significant questions about Baghdad's future relations.

The European Union Commission proposed suspending 7.5 billion euros from its budget for Hungary because of accusations of corruption and fraud.

The French forces stationed in Romania are currently being supplied with MMP missiles, as well as the Ukrainian army battling the Russian forces.