Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, on an official visit to Ireland

The Parliament Speaker from Chisinau, Igor Grosu, will pay an official visit to Ireland, from February 27 to March 1 this year, at the invitation of his Irish counterpart.

EU has announced additional sanctions against the Wagner Group

The European Union has announced additional sanctions against the Russian-backed Wagner Group for violating human rights in several African countries, reports the BBC. The mercenary organization had already been sanctioned by the EU in 2021.

G7 leaders aim to strengthen coordinated sanctions against Russia and step up support for Ukraine

In a joint statement issued on Friday, February 24, G7 leaders pledged to step up "diplomatic, financial and military support for Ukraine" as well as "increase the costs for Russia and those who support its war effort", reports caleeuropeana.ro.

Josep Borell: "Ukraine was able to withstand a year, but the European Union must do more and quickly"

If the Ukrainians resist, the European Union must help them - this is one of the conclusions expressed in an interview for the Ukraine office of Free Europe, by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. According to the official, military assistance to Ukraine must continue, but with caution, so that the European Union and the West do not become parties to the conflict.

Klaus Iohannis, message one year after the war in Ukraine: The struggle of the Ukrainian people is also our struggle

The Ukrainian people have impressed the whole world with their courage, strength and determination in defense of their country and freedom. Right from the first days of the war, Romania was with Ukraine - said the president of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, in a video message.

The government joins the European campaign #LightUpUkraine. The institution will turn off the light as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine

The government of the Republic of Moldova will turn off the lights today, starting at 19:00, as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, one year after the invasion of the Russian Federation. The executive from Chisinau thus joins the European #LightUpUkraine campaign.

Delegation of the Republic of Moldova in the Joint Control Commission: The situation in the Security Zone is calm

The delegation of the Republic of Moldova in the Joint Control Commission (JCC) announces that the situation in the Security Zone is calm and without changes compared to the previous period.

Resolution in support of the Republic of Moldova: the United States condemns the activities of the Russian Federation and demands the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Transnistrian region

The United States of America condemns in the strongest terms the malicious Russian activities in the Republic of Moldova and demands the withdrawal of the Russian troops stationed illegally in the Transnistrian region. At the same time, the USA expresses its support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and urges the European Union to further promote the accession processes of the Republic of Moldova to the EU. The statements are contained in a resolution passed by the US House of Representatives.

The Commission for European Integration of the Parliaments of Romania and the Republic of Moldova will hold its work in Chisinau

The 11th Meeting of the Joint Commission for European Integration (CCIE) between the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Parliament of Romania (CCIE) will take place in Chisinau. Its agenda was discussed at a meeting attended by CCIE co-presidents, Petru Frunze and Andrei Daniel Gheorghe, as well as members of the Commission from the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

Opinions // A year after the war, no surprises from the Russian Federation

Today, one year after the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin will no longer surprise us with anything, he will no longer make any statements, as he did a year ago. Political commentator from Bucharest, Claudiu Degeratu, shares this opinion. In the opinion of analyst Mihai Mogîldea, the surprise could come if Russia proposes a peace agreement.

MEP: Russia has the obligation to stop the war immediately or it will be stopped by the victory of Ukraine

The war in Ukraine can be stopped if the Russian Federation wanted it, but Russia does not want peace and is killing Ukrainian citizens, Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan said in a special edition on Radio Moldova. According to the MEP, if the Kremlin does not want to put an end to this war, it will be stopped by the victory of Ukraine and the defeat of Russia.

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine

The UN General Assembly has approved a non-binding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces, Euronews reports.