Correspondence from Brussels// Russia's war against Ukraine: 4 million refugees under EU protection

As of 31 July 2023, more than 4.1 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion of 24 February 2022 had temporary protection status in EU countries.

Nicu Popescu is visiting Portugal and Italy to boost Moldova's accession to the EU

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, undertakes between September 11 and 15 two working visits to Portugal and Italy. The official communicated that their purpose is to deepen the bilateral dialogue, to discuss the European agenda and boost the process of our country's accession to the European Union.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Ukraine and expresses support for EU accession

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit on the morning of Monday, September 11, writes Ukrinform.

UPDATE: Several customs have temporarily suspended their activity due to the risks of air attack on Ukraine

UPDATE 9:40 AM The three border crossing points: Unguri-Bronița, Otaci-Moghileov Podolsk and Valcineț-Moghileov Podolsk (ferro) resumed their activity as usual. The Hungarian-Bronița, Otaci-Moghileov Podolsk and Valcineț-Moghileov Podolsk (ferro) border crossing points have temporarily suspended their activity.

Russia announces the downing of two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region

Russia announced on Monday that it shot down two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region, on the border with Ukraine, without causing casualties, reports AFP.

Four killed in Spain train accident

At least four people were killed on Sunday when they were hit by a locomotive near Barcelona while trying to cross railway tracks, emergency services said, Reuters reports.

Moscow claims Putin's Party leading votes in annexed Ukraine regions

Russia's Central Elections Commission claimed on Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, was leading local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian forces, The Moskow Times reports.

EU bans Russian-registered cars, other goods from Russia

The European Commission has confirmed that Russian citizens are not allowed to enter the European Union with cars registered in Russia, BBC reports.

Lithuania to support Moldova and Ukraine's EU accession

Lithuania's Foreign Affairs Committee will soon approve a mandate for the country's vote in the European Council on opening accession negotiations for Moldova and Ukraine, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has announced.

EU should start Moldova accession talks now, Romanian FM says

Supporting Moldova's European path is Romania's top priority, said Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu in an interview with the German newspaper Die Welt.

60 Moldovan parties eligible to participate in November local elections

Sixty political parties in Moldova are eligible to participate in the local general elections scheduled for November 5, 2023. The list was published by the Central Election Commission (CEC).

Moldova, Lithuania discuss progress in EU accession process

The progress of Moldova in its European Union accession process and close cooperation with Lithuania were the topics discussed by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu in Vilnius and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.