Biden announces new package of sanctions against Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Feb. 23 an additional package of sanctions against Russia ahead of the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Kyiv Independent reports.
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Moldova Court Suspends Gagauzia Tax Law Amendments
The Constitutional Court has suspended amendments to the Tax Code. The suspension is in effect until March 5.
UK Imposes New Russia Sanctions on Ukraine War Anniversary
The UK has announced new sanctions against Russia ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Poland to unblock border for Ukraine aid, PM says
The Polish-Ukrainian border will soon be unblocked to ensure the swift passage of military and humanitarian aid, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced, as cited by Unian.
Moldova: Transnistria May Seek Annexation by Russia
Moldova's Reintegration Policy Bureau has responded to reports that the Transnistrian region could seek annexation by Russia at the end of this month.
Statement by Josep Borell, on behalf of the EU, regarding Navalny's death: "Ultimate responsibility rests with President Putin and the Russian authorities"
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell Monday pledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be held to account for Alexei Navalny's death after he met the opposition leader and Kremlin foe's widow, AFP reports.
The Republic of Moldova joins the "Digital Europe" program
The Republic of Moldova joins the "Digital Europe" program, announced the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba. According to the official, this means that the business environment, town halls, NGOs and central institutions throughout the country will have access to European funds for digitization, with a total budget of EUR 7.5 billion in the period 2021-2027.
A new manager of the Chisinau International Airport was appointed
Sergiu Spoilă will be the new acting manager of the Chisinau International Airport, announces the Public Property Agency. So far, he held the position of head of the administrative department within the company.
Alexei Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against Putin
Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed Monday to continue her husband’s work after his death, and take on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Politico reports.
Moldovan president donates the "Timișoara for European Values" Award to an organization for children with Down syndrome
Head of State Maia Sandu donated the "Timișoara for European Values" Award to the "Prietena Mea" organization, founded by Ludmila Adamciuc, reads a press release from the Presidency.
Ursula von der Leyen announces re-election bid as European Commission president
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has confirmed her intention to lead the executive for five more years, writes Euronews.
NATO warns that the West is too optimistic about the course of Russia's war against Ukraine
The West is "too optimistic" about the course of Russia's war against Ukraine in 2023, said the head of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, quoted by Ukrainskaia Pravda.