Artur Mija: Neutrality can no longer be a solution in ensuring the security of the Republic of Moldova

Neutrality can no longer be a solution in ensuring the security of the Republic of Moldova, after the start of the war by the Russian Federation in Ukraine, said the Secretary General of the Government, Artur Mija, at the beginning of the International Conference "Development of resilience through partnerships" organized by the NATO Liaison Office in Republic of Moldova.

Russia says it shot down three Ukrainian missiles aimed at Crimea

On Sunday, Russian forces shot down three Ukrainian missiles aimed at Crimea, a peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014 and a frequent target of strikes carried out by Kiev's forces, a Russian official informed, reports Agerpres.ro.

Russian forces continue their attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Avdiivka and Kherson

The Russian forces, whose objective is to limit a Ukrainian counteroffensive that began four months ago, maintained constant pressure on the city of Avdiivka on Sunday and intensified the bombing in the southern area of the city of Kherson, notes Hotnews.ro.

Nicu Popescu: The Moldovan authorities are in direct contact with the citizens in the Gaza Strip and are looking for solutions for their safe evacuation

The authorities are in direct contact with the 50 Moldovan citizens in the Gaza Strip, claims Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu on TV 8. According to the official, the situation is unstable in this region, and so far no country has been able to remove citizens of the enclave. The minister said that the lists of the compatriots were sent both to Egypt and to Israel, so that, as soon as there is a possibility of evacuation, they would be brought safely to the territory of Egypt.

Joe Biden says Putin and Hamas both want to 'annihilate' neighbouring democracies

US President Joe Biden condemned the actions of Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin in his Oval Office address Thursday night, saying the attacks on Israel and the invasion of Ukraine share common motivations, CNN reports.

Biden plans to use Oval Office address to make case for wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine

President Biden will address the nation Thursday about the wars in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Hamas in a prime-time speech from the Oval Office, CNN reports.

EU leaders discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict and the need for humanitarian assistance

The leaders of the European Union discussed in a videoconference, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, resulting in more than 4,000 deaths in the last ten days, informs Agerpres.ro.

President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday

President Joe Biden will make an extraordinary wartime visit to Israel this week as he seeks to demonstrate staunch support for the country as it works to eliminate Hamas while also pressing for ways to ease humanitarian suffering in Gaza, CNN reports.

Evacuation complexities: Moldovan citizens in Gaza still stranded

The authorities in Chișinău are closely monitoring the situation, eagerly awaiting official communication from Egypt concerning the potential opening of the Rafah border to facilitate the evacuation of Moldovan citizens currently in the Gaza Strip.

Every fifth crime in Moldova is in the transportation sector

Every fifth crime committed in Moldova is in the transportation sector, but violations of the law in this area have decreased by 25% compared to ten years ago, according to sources from the General Prosecutor's Office.

European Commissioner: The Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in justice reform

The Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in the justice reform, said the European Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, at the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

UN calls for US$294m for ‘urgent needs’ in Gaza

The United Nations on Thursday issued an emergency appeal for $294 million to address “the most urgent needs” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where more than 400,000 Palestinians have fled their homes in recent days, AFP reports.