EU countries agree on sanctions package to target Russia’s helpers

EU ambassadors Wednesday agreed on an 11th sanctions package against Russia, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU said, making it possible for the first time to punish third countries that help Moscow evade trade restrictions, POLITICO reports.

The National Army conducts the "Peace Shield 2023" exercise: Soldiers will be tested by national and international evaluators

The National Army is conducting the "Peace Shield 2023" exercise, from June 19-30, at the National Army training center. Thus, the force of the 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion "Blue Helmets" will be evaluated according to the Operational Capability Concept (OCC).

Jens Stoltenberg: NATO will contribute to the modernization of the Ukrainian army

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg promised that the North Atlantic Alliance will provide additional aid to contribute to the modernization of the Ukrainian army at the summit in Vilnius on July 11-12, DPA and Agerpres report.

LIVE // Igor Grosu and Nicolae Ciucă hold a press conference

The Parliament Speaker of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, and the President of the Senate of Romania, Nicolae Ciucă, hold a briefing during the visit that Nicolae Ciucă undertakes in the Republic of Moldova, together with the Prime Minister of Romania, Marcel Ciolacu.

Chisinau Parliament and the Romanian Senate will cooperate in the field of environmental protection

The Parliament hosts the joint meeting of the Environment, Climate and Green Transition Commission from the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Environment Commission from the Senate of Romania. According to a press release from the Parliament, the deputies will approve an action plan regarding cooperation in the field of environmental protection and transit to an energy system based on renewable sources.

LIVE // The government convenes a session: The agreement with the US on air transport, on the agenda

The members of the Cabinet of Ministers meet in session. The agenda includes 25 draft decisions. Among them - agreements with France, Germany and IBRD regarding the financing of some projects in the Republic of Moldova.

Nicu Popescu leaves for London: He will participate in the second edition of the Ukraine Recovery Conference

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, and the Secretary of State Ruslan Bolbocean will participate in the second edition of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, which will take place in London, on June 21-22.

The strategic partnership with Romania will be discussed in Chisinau. Nicolae Ciucă and Marcel Ciolacu are coming to the Republic of Moldova

The strategic partnership with Romania regarding the European integration of the Republic of Moldova will be discussed today in Chisinau during the visit of the President of the Romanian Senate, Nicolae Ciucă, and the Prime Minister from Bucharest, Marcel Ciolacu. The Romanian officials will have meetings at the Parliament and the Government of the Republic of Moldova and will be received by the President Maia Sandu.

Cooperation on the dimension of the Republic of Moldova's accession to the EU, discussed by Igor Grosu with the new Foreign Minister of Romania

The collaboration between the Republic of Moldova and Romania on the dimension of accession to the European Union was discussed by the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, with the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Luminița Odobescu. The officials also discussed cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, energy interconnection, digitization and increasing security capabilities.

Norway to allocate $23 million for Ukraine’s nuclear safety

The Norwegian Foreign Ministry announced on June 20 that Oslo will provide 250 million Norwegian kroner ($23 million) for Ukraine’s nuclear safety and security, The Kiev Independent reports.

EU offers Ukraine 50 billion euros through 2027

The European Union will provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros ($54.58 billion) in aid for 2024-27, the bloc's president said on Tuesday, ahead of a gathering in London to secure short-term financing and money to rebuild the nation from Russia's war, Reuters reports.

Former Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu was decorated with the "Order of Honor" by Maia Sandu

The former Foreign Minister of Romania, Bogdan Aurescu, was decorated with the "Order of Honor". The decree was signed yesterday by the president Maia Sandu.