Maia Sandu, after the attack in Kiev: "The Kremlin turned this war into a war against children"

Russia has turned the war into one against children, head of state Maia Sandu said after today's attack on a children's hospital in Kiev. The President of the Republic of Moldova described this action by Moscow as "a lack of humanity and disregard" towards people.

Children's hospital hit as Russian strikes kill dozens in Ukraine

A children's hospital has been seriously damaged in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv by Russian strikes, as 31 people were killed across the country in an early morning barrage, BBC reports.

Xi Jinping has called for a ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday (Jul 8) that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations during a visit to Beijing branded a "peace mission" by the European leader, DW reports.

Macron did not accept the resignation of the French Prime Minister following the results of the parliamentary elections

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday decided to keep his Prime Minister Gabriel Attal in office after parliamentary elections in which the government's political camp lost its role as the strongest party to the left in a hung parliament, Reuters reports.

European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Oliver Varhelyi, is coming to Chisinau on Wednesday

Several European officials, including the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Oliver Varhelyi, will come to Chisinau on Wednesday. According to the spokesperson of the Government, Daniel Vodă, during the visit, the European agenda and the ways in which the Republic of Moldova can advance in the European integration process will be discussed.

A Georgian wanted by INTERPOL for "terrorism" was detained upon entering the Republic of Moldova

Late last week, the security authorities at the Chisinau International Airport detained two people suspected of belonging to terrorist organizations. The information was later confirmed by the INTERPOL alert, informs the Border Police.

Ukraine announces that it has shot down half of the missiles launched by the Russian military last night

Ukrainian air defense shot down three Kh-101 cruise missiles out of six launched overnight by the Russian armed forces, Rador reports.

Ex-prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo, the candidate of the socialists for the presidency

The Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) proposes the former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the leader of the Socialists, Igor Dodon, during a briefing. Dodon called on the opposition parties to support Stoianoglo in the presidential elections.

Government meeting on July 8: 17 projects on the agenda

The members of the Cabinet of Ministers meet in session today, July 8. There are 17 projects on the agenda.

Hungarian PM arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing. This was announced on the night of Monday, July 8, by his press secretary, DW reports.

French left beats Le Pen’s far right in election shock

The left-wing alliance in France won the most seats in parliament in a dramatic election, dealing a surprise blow to the far-right party of Marine Le Pen, writes Politico.

French election second round turnout nearly 60% at 5 pm

Voting has begun in France in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally - or produce a hung parliament and potentially months of political deadlock, Euronews reports.