Ukraine recaptures strategic town in southeast

Ukraine announced on Monday that its forces had recaptured the town of Robotyne in southeastern Ukraine and were trying to advance further south in its counteroffensive against Russian forces, Reuters reported, as cited by news.ro.

Zelensky calls for reconstruction of Kahovka Dam

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the reconstruction of the Kahovka Dam, which was destroyed by Russian forces in early June.

Moldova's Agriculture Minister calls for 'revolution' in agricultural economics

Moldova's Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea made a statement today calling for a "revolution" in the country's agricultural economics.

Zelensky says Ukraine could hold elections in 2024, with Western help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that elections could be held in the country during the war with Russia if Western partners help cover the costs, lawmakers approve, and all citizens are able to vote, according to Reuters, news.ro reported.

Moldova conducts trial population and housing census in 11 localities

Moldova is conducting a trial population and housing census in 11 localities from August 28 to October 10, 2023. The census is designed to generate reliable statistics on the number of inhabitants and the territorial distribution of households. The exercise is funded by external partners.

Russia intercepts Ukrainian drones near Moscow, Bryansk

Russian air defences shot down two Ukrainian drones near Moscow and two others near the border with Ukraine in the Bryansk region on Monday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Daniela Morari: Moldova makes progress on EU accession, but more work needed

Moldova's ambassador to the European Union, Daniela Morari, said today that the country's assessment by the bloc is "quite optimistic."

Estonian PM Kaja Kallas under pressure to resign over husband's Russia ties

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is facing pressure to resign after reports emerged that her husband owns a stake in a company that has maintained operations in Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine, Reuters, as cited by Hotnews.ro, reports.

Drone crashes into Russian building, no casualties

A drone crashed into a residential building in Kursk, the capital of Russia's Kursk region bordering Ukraine, in the early hours of Sunday morning, local authorities said, AFP and Reuters report, as quoted by Agerpres.

EU doubts reports of Wagner Group leader's death

The European Union has said that reports that Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday night are "difficult to verify."

Air Moldova grounded after losing airworthiness certificate

The Civil Aviation Authority of Moldova has suspended Air Moldova's Air Operator Certificate (AOC), effectively grounding the airline. The suspension is due to the lack of at least one aircraft with a valid airworthiness certificate.

BRICS expansion a sign of growing influence

The BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed to expand from five to eleven members, with Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates being invited to join, according to internation press.