Putin Seeks Armistice, Retain Gains in Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to stop the war in Ukraine through a negotiated armistice that recognizes the current frontlines, reports Reuters

Deconstructing Russian Rhetoric: Mihai Popșoi's Insights on Moldova's Security

In an interview with Digi24, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi asserted that despite the Kremlin's expressed desire, the Russian Federation cannot annex territories from the Republic of Moldova.

US Secretary of State Blinken May Visit Moldova Amid Crises

Officials from Chișinău and the USA are currently discussing a possible visit to the Republic of Moldova by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to official sources cited by G4Media.

EU reaffirms its support for the Republic of Moldova. Charles Michel and Dorin Recean had a meeting in Brussels

The European Union is open to further support the Republic of Moldova and the reform agenda to improve the quality of life of citizens, said the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in a discussion in Brussels with Prime Minister Dorin Recean. For his part, the Prime Minister from Chisinau emphasized that the support that the Republic of Moldova receives in Brussels reconfirms the progress made in several key areas.

Iranian presidential election to be held on June 28 after deadly helicopter crash

Iran on Monday declared that it would be holding an early presidential election on June 28 following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Anadolu reports.

Jean-Louis Bourlange Advocates French Weapons for Ukraine Amidst Russia Tensions

Chairman of the French Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, Jean-Louis Bourlange, has urged authorities to grant Ukraine permission to utilise French weaponry on Russian soil, as reported by Ukrainskaia Pravda.

Tatiana Răducanu Resigns Amidst Probe: Defends Judicial Integrity

Tatiana Răducanu, a member of the Pre-vetting and Vetting Commissions, finds herself embroiled in a criminal investigation initiated by the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office. In response, she has chosen to resign from these positions "to safeguard her dignity and the integrity of her status as a judge in resignation."

Challenges in Moldova's Judicial Reform: Integrity Concerns and European Union Aspirations

The emergence of a letter in the public space, in which the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) questions the integrity of Commission Vetting and Pre-Vetting member Tatiana Răducanu, is linked to the procedure for verifying the integrity of prosecutors in key positions within the PA.

Johannes Hahn about the referendum on Moldova's accession to the EU: "It might not be necessary, from a legal point of view, but extremely useful"

At the stage in which the Republic of Moldova is in its accession process, it still does not need, from a legal point of view, to organize the referendum on EU accession, but it is a useful action. The community block needs to understand how great the interest of the Moldovan citizens is for this path. In an interview for TRM, European Commissioner Johannes Hahn stated that the election result will send a strong message about the European perspective and expectations of Moldovan citizens.

Phone conversation between Maia Sandu and Volodymyr Zelenski // The President confirmed the presence at the first Peace Summit for Ukraine

President Maia Sandu has confirmed her presence at the first Peace Summit for Ukraine, which will take place in Switzerland, in less than a month, announced the leader of Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky. The official expressed hope that this event would open "the way for peace". In a phone call that he had, on May 9, with the leader from Chisinau, Maia Sandu, the Ukrainian president, mentioned that the main topic addressed was "our integration into the EU".

"Ole, ole, Moldova in the EU". March in support of the country's accession to the community block, in Chisinau

A youth march organized by the youth of the Action and Solidarity Party was held today in the center of Chisinau. They marched holding in their hands the flag of the European Union and that of the Republic of Moldova, but also with a banner that read "For a referendum" and "United for European Moldova".

European Parliament president, German development minister arrive in Kyiv

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and German Development Minister Svenja Schulze arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on May 9, The Kyiv Independent reports.