NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on an unannounced visit to Kiev

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has arrived on an unannounced visit to Kiev. This morning, the official paid tribute to Ukrainian soldiers who lost their lives, reports The Kyiv Independent. According to the source, the NATO Secretary General will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Maia Sandu welcomes the European Parliament's request to start EU accession negotiations with Moldova

Moldova's place is in the European Union, President Maia Sandu said after the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the start of EU accession negotiations with our country. At the same time, Maia Sandu gave assurances that state institutions will comply with the European Commission's recommendations so that we are ready to start accession negotiations.

"Ukrainian skies get more protected". Patriot air defence systems arrive in Ukraine

Patriot air defence systems from the United States, the Netherlands and Germany have arrived in Ukraine. The information was confirmed by Kiev Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, quoted by Ukrainskaia Pravda.

European Parliament calls for the start of negotiations on Moldova's accession to the European Union

The European Parliament voted a resolution calling for the start of negotiations on Moldova's accession to the European Union by the end of 2023, after the nine recommendations set out by the European Commission have been met. The announcement was made by MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

Foreign Ministry summons Russian Ambassador to Moldova

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration will summon today the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Vasnetsov. The diplomat will be informed about the inadmissibility of the "improper" behaviour of some Russian citizens towards the Moldovan authorities. The announcement was made by Government spokesman Daniel Voda.

Government approved: the Republic of Moldova will denounce the agreements on the creation and activity of the interstate television "MIR"

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the denunciation of the Agreement on the creation of the Interstate Teleradio Company, signed in Bishkek in 1992, and the Agreement on the guarantees of international law for the free and independent activity of the Teleradio Company "MIR" in Ashgabat in 1993. In this context, the representative office of the Teleradio Company "MIR" in the Republic of Moldova is to be deregistered as a legal entity in the registers of the State Registration Chamber.

Reactions between Dorin Recean and Irina Vlah at the Government meeting. The bone of contention - the Tatarstan leader's intention to enter the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova should not be associated with the war in Ukraine and the atrocities committed there by the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Dorin Recean stressed at today's Cabinet meeting. Referring to Tatarstan leader Rustam Minnihanov's intention to enter the Republic of Moldova and go to Gagauzia, Recean said the authorities would not accept the involvement of foreigners in Moldova's internal affairs. For her part, Gagauzia's Bashkan Irina Vlah said that the two regions have had a friendly relationship for over 25 years.

Drone attack on Odessa region. No casualties reported

On the night of 19 April, the Russians launched a drone attack in the Odessa region. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 10 out of 12 drones. According to preliminary information, no casualties were recorded, Ukrainskaya Pravda reported.

Christ has Risen! Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter today

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter today - the feast of light and joy, considered the greatest feast of Christianity, signifying the Resurrection of the Lord. The Easter celebrations last for three days.

The Holy Light has reached the Republic of Moldova

The Haric Fire has arrived in the Republic of Moldova. It was brought to the Republic of Moldova by the representatives of the Metropolitanate of Chisinau and All Moldova and the Metropolitanate of Bessarabia. Later it will be distributed to priests and all Christians so that it can reach all holy places in the country.

Poland bans import of Ukrainian grain

The government in Warsaw is banning imports of grain and other food products from Ukraine to protect Poland's agricultural sector, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, head of the ruling PiS party, announced on Saturday, Reuters reports.

Fighting between the army and a paramilitary group in Sudan after the failed transition to a civilian government. US says situation is "fragile"

Residents of central Khartoum were rocked by the sound of gunfire on Saturday after clashes broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group. It is not yet clear what sparked the fighting, but tensions have been high in Sudan following a conflict between the two sides, reports the BBC.