Ukraine is imposing tighter controls over grain traders

Ukraine has decided to impose stricter controls on grain and oilseed traders to boost its revenues as part of wartime defense funding. The government in Kiev will require exporters to obtain licenses or to provide tax records from before the Russian invasion in an attempt to eliminate shell companies and better collect taxes, a Ukrainian official told Bloomberg.

Russia hits Poltava Oblast with missile

Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Myrhorod district of Poltava Oblast on the night of 28-29 October, informs the Ukraine’s Air Force.

Lukashenko urges talks between Russia, Ukraine

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said over the weekend that Russia and Ukraine need to engage in negotiations as both sides find themselves in a protracted frontline stalemate, writes The Kiyv Independent.

The presidency of the Republic of Moldova confirms: President of Portugal is paying a two-day visit to our country

The President of the Republic of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, will be on an official visit to the Republic of Moldova on October 30-31, at the invitation of the Head of State Maia Sandu, reads a press release of the Presidency. The announcement comes after the Portuguese media wrote about this visit on October 28.

Access to certain public places in Chisinau will be limited in the context of the visit of top officials

During October 30-31, the access of people to certain public places in Chisinau will be temporarily limited, in the context of the official visit to the Republic of Moldova of the president of Portugal and the vice-president of Bulgaria, informs the City Hall of Chisinau.

Ursula von der Leyen begins a four-day tour of the countries of the Western Balkans

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, started today a four-day tour in the countries of the Western Balkans to present the details of the European Union’s Growth Plan for the region, Radio Free Europe reported.

Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey

All Israeli diplomatic staff have been called back from Turkey following Turkish criticism of Israel's current military operations in Gaza, CNN reports.

A citizen of the Russian Federation, involved in terrorist activities, detained in the Republic of Moldova

A 37-year-old man, wanted by Interpol, was detained in the Republic of Moldova, the Border Police announces. He was allegedly involved in terrorist activities and affiliation with international terrorist organizations and was wanted by the Russian authorities.

Netanyahu: "The war inside Gaza is going to be long"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday drew a connection between the conflict with Hamas and the Arab-Israeli War between 1947 and 1949, which occurred as Israel declared its independence, CNN reports.

Russia says Israel's Gaza bombardment is against international law

Russia’s foreign minister said that Israel’s retaliation against Hamas terrorists in Gaza is against international law, and will lead to a crisis that will last decades, Reuters reports.

At least 32 dead and 63 injured in Egypt car crash

At least 32 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles in Egypt, the health ministry has said, BBC reports.

Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 32 dead

At least 32 people have been killed following a fire at a mine in Kazakhstan, owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal, BBC reports.