US military aid to Ukraine reaches $44 billion

The United States on Tuesday announced a new $250 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defence missiles, artillery ammunition, Javelin missile systems, and demining equipment, CNN reports.

Macron proposes multi-speed EU to integrate new members

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the European Union to reform into a "multi-speed" union in order to integrate Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans, as reported by Politico.

Russian FSB helicopter crashes, killing at least three

A Russian FSB helicopter crashed in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia on Tuesday, killing at least three people, the Emergencies Ministry said.

Air Baltic to launch Chișinău-Riga flights in 2024

Air Baltic, one of Europe's largest low-cost airlines, will launch flights between Chișinău and Riga starting in 2024, Moldovan Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dumitru Alaiba announced on Tuesday.

Fire risk in Moldova until mid-September

Starting today and until September 14, meteorologists have extended the warning for the risk of a dangerous atmospheric phenomenon. As a result, there will be an exceptional risk of natural fires (class V) over extended areas.

Moldova's Justice Ministry creates liquidation committee for unconstitutional Shor Party

The Moldovan Justice Ministry has created a liquidation committee for the Shor Party, which was declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court. The order was published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday.

Expert: Ukraine's victory could weaken Russian influence in region

Politologist Cristian Pîrvulescu, speaking on the Moldova 1 public television show "In Context," said that Ukraine's victory over Russia could have a positive impact on the region, especially Moldova, Georgia, and Belarus.

Romania to train Moldovan officials on EU affairs

The Romanian Diplomatic Institute will launch a pilot program to train Moldovan officials on EU affairs. The program will run from September 13 to 26 and will cover topics such as Romania's experience as an EU member state, the accession process, EU institutions and policies, economic reforms, and the transposition and implementation of EU legislation.

France rejects Niger coup, condemns ambassador eviction

The Nigerien junta has ordered the French ambassador to the country to leave in 48 hours, according to CNN.

Moldova secures 300 million cubic metres of natural gas

The Moldovan state-owned energy company Energocom has announced that it has purchased approximately 300 million cubic metres (m3) of natural gas in the period from June to July 2023.

Ukraine strikes Crimean Brigade with drones, killing dozens

The Ukrainian military launched multiple drones against a Russian brigade in Crimea on Friday night, killing dozens of Russian troops, according to Ukrainian media citing the intelligence services. The Russian government has not commented on the attack.

Putin denies involvement in plane crash that killed Wagner mercenary leader

The Kremlin has rejected claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group.