Study// African countries will pay millions more for Putin's "generous offer" to export Russian grain

Moscow will continue grain exports to poor African countries despite Western sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has assured at the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg. At the same time, the Kremlin leader pledged to provide 25 to 50 tonnes of Russian grain to six African countries free of charge. The statement was made amid concerns by these countries after the recent termination of the agreement on Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. According to expert calculations, each of the poorest African countries will pay between $15 million and $115 million for this gift.

The UN has suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger after the coup d'état

The United Nations (UN) says it has suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger after soldiers announced the overthrow of the country's elected president, reports the BBC.

Green light to extend the state of emergency. Parliament to examine government proposal

Parliament will examine the Government's proposal to extend the state of emergency for 60 days. Today the members of the Committee on National Security, Defence and Public Order examined the draft decision providing for this and decided to propose it to the plenary for adoption.

Embassy of Greece will be opened in the Republic of Moldova

Greece has officially notified about the decision to open an embassy in Chisinau, the Moldovan ambassador to Athens, Andrei Popov, announced. According to the diplomat, this will contribute to the advancement of the bilateral partnership.

Ukrainian army announces it has liberated a village in Donetsk region

The Ukrainian army has cleared the village of Staromaiorske on the southern front from Russian troops, where Kiev forces have intensified their counter-offensive in recent days, Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar announced, AFP reports.

Odobescu: Our objective is to launch accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova by the end of the year

Romania supports the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in the process of accession to the European Union, with the objective of launching accession negotiations for both countries by the end of this year. The statement was made by Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu for RFI. The official said that Bucharest is involved both politically and technically in this process.

Energocom will buy gas from European companies

Energocom continues preparation for the cold season. The company signed gas supply contracts with three European companies, following tenders. Two of these will deliver natural gas to Energocom for the first time.

Wildfire in Greece triggers explosions at ammunition depot and relocation of fighter jets

A wildfire whipped on by strong winds triggered a series of massive explosions Thursday at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece, and F-16 fighter jets were being moved from a nearby air base as a precaution while firefighters worked to tame multiple blazes in the country, AP reports.

Putin promises free grain to six African nations after collapse of Black Sea deal

Vladimir Putin has promised free grain supplies to six African nations as Moscow seeks to capitalise on the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal, The Guardian reports.

30 localities remain without electricity

Due to the unfavorable weather conditions, 30 localities from 7 districts and the Gagauz autonomy remain disconnected from electricity. According to IGSU, among these are the districts: Ialoveni, Hîncești, Drochia, Dondușeni, Glodeni, Rîșcani and Edineț.

New fires in heat-hit Greece force evacuations

Thousands of people have evacuated in the region this week as fires also flared in Croatia and Italy, and flames killed 34 in Algeria in extreme heat that has left landscapes tinder dry, RFI reports.

Maia Sandu at the Salzburg 2023 Summit: "Moldova's accession to the EU will be an investment in democracy and our future"

President Maia Sandu participated in the Salzburg Summit in Austria, where she gave a speech about the geopolitical changes in Europe and our region. The head of state also spoke about how we can join our efforts to strengthen the European community and the important role that the Republic of Moldova plays in this regard.