Maia Sandu: Moldova could be energy independent from the Russian Federation within two years

Within two years we could be totally energy independent from the Russian Federation, says Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

More than 120 countries are bound to arrest Vladimir Putin, according to the mandate issued by the International Criminal Court

The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) obliges the 123 member states by law to arrest both Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova. Among the states that recognize the authority of the International Criminal Court are all the countries of the European Union, most of the African states, as well as all the South American countries, apart from Cuba and Nicaragua. Even Tajikistan would be obliged to arrest Vladimir Putin if he entered its territory.

The President of the European Council arrived in Chisinau: Charles Michel was welcomed by Maia Sandu

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has arrived in Chisinau. He was welcomed at the Presidency by the head of state, Maia Sandu.

At the end of his mandate, the head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, William Massolin, had a discussion with Maia Sandu

The Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, William Massolin, is ending his mission. In this context, the official had a discussion with the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

Russia to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, says Putin

Russia, at the request of the Belarusian side, will deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, just as the United States has been doing on the territories of its allies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, TASS reports.

Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked on the phone about the war in Ukraine

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and the Turkish leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, discussed the situation in Ukraine by phone, TASS reports.

Trolleybus drivers will be checked more rigorously, after the tragic accident in Ciocana

Trolleybus drivers will be checked more rigorously, announces the Regia Transport Electric Chisinau (RTEC), after yesterday a minor was fatally hit by a trolleybus on a street in the Ciocana sector.

President of the European Commission and the President of France will pay a visit to China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a working visit to China early next month, Politico reports.

US sanctions Belarus’ election officials, president’s plane

The U.S. imposed sanctions Friday on seven Belarusian elections officials, two state-owned automotive manufacturers and President Alexander Lukashenko’s aircraft, AP reports.

Austria says it will arrest Putin if he enters the country

Austria is a signatory country of the Rome Statute, the primary treaty of the International Criminal Court, and is obligated to execute arrest warrants issued by the court, the Federal Ministry of Justice said in response to UkrInform’s question on the implementation of the latest ICC decision on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Enrique Mora: The EU will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in the reform process

The European Union (EU) stands in solidarity with the Republic of Moldova and will continue to support it in the reform process, as well as by strengthening its capacity for resistance on several dimensions. This was announced by the deputy general secretary, the political director of the European External Action Service, Enrique Mora, during the second high-level EU-Republic of Moldova dialogue in the political and security field.

Government is urging citizens to participate in "Earth Hour" and turn off the lights for an hour

The Government of the Republic of Moldova, together with government institutions, joins the global movement "Earth Hour", an action that consists in turning off public lighting to mobilize society to fight against climate change.