Igor Dodon award: Ukrainian Church disavows decoration

Two days after socialist leader Igor Dodon posted photos on social media of a diploma and an award he allegedly received from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Kyiv Metropolis, which is canonically subordinate to the Russian Patriarchate, issued an official statement denying the purported decoration. "The information is untrue," read the statement from Metropolitan Onuphrius' office.

US President Donald Trump issues deadline on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts amid ‘immense hatred’

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would know within a fortnight if progress was possible in his attempt to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Citing "immense hatred" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, he again spoke of the possibility of imposing new sanctions on Russia or abandoning his mediation efforts. The report came from Agerpres, citing Reuters.

Why Russian consumers are buying fewer vegetables

Fresh vegetable sales in Russia have plummeted. Their sales volume dropped by 2.6% over the year to July 2025, according to data from Nielsen, which was cited by the Russian business daily Kommersant.

Trump says he is aiming to broker Ukraine peace deal in 'two weeks'

Donald Trump is aiming to bring the Russian and Ukrainian presidents together, and on Thursday, he said he would know more about the prospects for peace in Ukraine "in the next two weeks."

Ukraine war: Russia strikes US-owned factory in Western Ukraine

A U.S.-owned electronics factory, Flex, in western Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, has been hit by a Russian missile strike.

US, European allies discuss post-war Ukraine guarantees

U.S. and European military leaders have presented options to their national security advisors for providing security guarantees to Ukraine.

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles comes to Moldova for the first time

More than 1,000 sparkling wines from 29 countries are to be blind-tasted at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), an international competition that will take place in the Republic of Moldova for the first time, from 5-7 September 2025.

Azerbaijan and Armenia peace deal: New agreement sparks tensions with Russia

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev says authorities in Baku are monitoring "sources" of new threats and strengthening the country's military to ensure its security, The Moscow Times reports.

Israel’s military operation targets Gaza, mobilizes 60,000 reservists

Israel has launched the first phase of its planned assault on Gaza City and has already taken control of a suburb, Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin announced on Wednesday night. The announcement came via Reuters, citing Agerpres.

NATO-lite' plan for Ukraine

European leaders are discussing a new security guarantee model for Ukraine, proposed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to a DW report citing Bloomberg.

Moldova's elections: Candidates registered, geopolitics dominate

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has registered 12 electoral candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections on 28 September. It is also reviewing a further 18 applications from 13 political parties and five independent candidates.

Vienna to Host Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Vienna will host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, Austrian public broadcaster ORF announced on Wednesday, 20 August. The Austrian capital beat out Innsbruck to win the bid, according to reports by DW.