Washington summit: NATO calls on Russia to withdraw troops stationed illegally in the Republic of Moldova and Georgia

The final declaration of the NATO summit in Washington that ends today emphasizes the strategic importance of the Black Sea region, committing to monitor developments in the area and focus on security threats, writes Agerpres.

Socialists decided to boycott the referendum on EU integration

The referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union (EU), initiated by the president Maia Sandu, will be boycotted by the Socialist Party (PSRM). The representatives of the formation adopted a resolution to this effect at the meeting of the Republican Council of the party, which took place today. Socialists say the plebiscite aims to maintain the current government. The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has not yet commented on these statements, but political analysts consider the Socialists' decision "nonsense".

The European Union disburses 100 million euros for the Republic of Moldova

The European Union offers another 100 million euros to the Republic of Moldova. The amount will be allocated next week, 35 million euros representing financial support, and macro-financial assistance is worth 72.5 million euros. This was announced by the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, during a joint briefing with Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Norway set to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Norway will donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attacks, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday, adding that the jets will be important for Kyiv, AP reports.

Chief of IGP: The Turkish citizen was murdered on command by a skilled killer

One of the versions examined by the police in the case of the murder of the Turkish citizen is the contract killing executed by a well-trained killer. The clarification was made for Radio Moldova by the head of the IGP, Viorel Cernăuțeanu.

13 Moldovan policemen and carabinieri will ensure public order at the Olympic Games in Paris

A team of 13 Moldovan policemen and carabinieri will be delegated to the Olympic Games this summer in Paris. They, together with their French colleagues, will ensure public order during the competition. Also, Moldovan policemen will learn how to manage risk situations. The exchange of experience will be possible thanks to an administrative commitment of cooperation, which will be signed between the Republic of Moldova and France, said the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros.

Ukraine can stop Putin – Biden

US President Joe Biden believes that stopping Putin's aggression is a task that the Ukrainian army is capable of handling, writes Ukrainskaia Pravda.

Olivér Várhelyi: Respect for democratic principles is one of the essential conditions that must be met in the EU accession negotiations

On a visit to Chisinau, the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, reaffirmed the European Union's support for democratic values and the rule of law. Respect for democratic principles is one of the essential conditions that must be met in the EU accession negotiations, the European Commissioner mentioned during meetings at the Parliament.

Russia hit electrical installations and port infrastructure in Ukraine: There are victims

Last night, the enemy attacked the port infrastructure in Odessa with missiles and also hit an electrical installation in the Rivne region with drones, reports UNIAN.

LIVE // Government convenes a session

The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, meets in session. There are 17 projects on the agenda of the Executive.

NATO views Russia’s victory in Ukraine as its 'greatest risk' — secretary-general

NATO views Russia’s victory in Ukraine as its "biggest cost and the greatest risk," because the outcome of the conflict will shape global security for decades, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, TASS reports.

Russian court orders Yulia Navalnaya's arrest in absentia

A court in Moscow on Tuesday ordered Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, arrested in absentia for two months, Reuters reports.