Nicu Popescu: China is one of Moldova's most important economic partners

The Republic of Moldova and China maintain excellent relations, having a very good dialogue, including mutual support for the territorial integrity of both countries - said Nicu Popescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, in an interview with Xinhua Agency. According to the official, in recent decades, China's impressive economic dynamics and the continuous consolidation of China's position in the world economy are also felt in the Republic of Moldova, in the development of bilateral economic and trade relations.

Defence Minister attends "Rammstein Group" meeting in support of Ukraine

Minister of Defence Anatoly Nosatyi is taking part today in the 11th meeting of the "Rammstein Group", a contact group in support of Ukraine, which is being held in Germany, the institution said in a statement.

Joe Biden could run for US presidency again in 2024

US President Joe Biden could announce his candidacy for the 2024 elections next week, several media outlets have reported, Agerpres.ro reports.

A Russian attack plane "accidentally hit" the centre of the Russian city of Belgorod

A Russian attack plane accidentally hit the centre of the Russian city of Belgorod, near Ukraine, late Thursday night, causing an explosion and damaging buildings, the Defence Ministry said, Hotnews.ro reports.

Ministry of Health announces that the number of COVID-19 illnesses is decreasing

A decrease in the number of COVID-19 illnesses has been recorded in the Republic of Moldova for six consecutive weeks. The number of cases of seasonal flu and acute upper respiratory infections also decreased in the last week, the Health Ministry announced.

NASA says the flash that lit up Kiev's sky was not caused by the US space agency's satellite

A mysterious light in the skies over the Ukrainian capital Kiev has sparked speculation. Officials in Kiev said they suspected it was a NASA satellite that had fallen to Earth, but the US space agency told the BBC it was still in orbit when the flash occurred, Hotnews.co.uk reports.

Volodimir Zelenski visited the shared border with Belarus and Poland

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski on Wednesday inspected the country's northwestern border shared with Belarus and Poland and reviewed ongoing defence preparations, Hotnews.ro reports.

European Parliament to vote on a resolution assessing the challenges facing Moldova

The European Parliament is to vote today on a resolution assessing the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova, according to a press release from the institution. The resolution is the result of a plenary debate on the same subject held in March.

More than 7,000 Ukrainian servicemen are considered missing

More than 7,000 Ukrainian servicemen are currently considered missing, according to a Ukrainian official, Hotnews.ro reports.

Volodimir Zelensky visiting Poltava: It is important not to waste a single day in communicating with our partners

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, who on Tuesday visited the frontline on his way to Avdiivka, a town under siege by Russian forces, addressed Ukrainians in the evening saying he was in Poltava, the capital of the region of the same name in central Ukraine, from where he spoke by phone with the Republican leader of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, Hotnews.ro reports.

Mircea Geoană: We believe that the next few months will be militarily intense in Ukraine

NATO anticipates a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the coming months based on the training Ukrainian troops have received from Alliance member countries. The statement was made by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană in an interview with Antena3.ro.

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