Zelensky, before the Ukraine-NATO meeting on the topic of Black Sea security: We have already started preparations for an interoperability plan

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday evening that at the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting that will take place on Wednesday, the main topic of discussion will be the security of the Black Sea, Ukrainian ports and grain exports, and said that preparations for an interoperability plan have already begun with the North Atlantic Alliance, reports news.ro.

Death toll rises in Greece and Italy, following devastating fires and storms

At least seven people have died in the past 24 hours in Italy following wildfires and violent storms. Three people died in the fires in Sicily, and four others lost their lives in storms in the north of the peninsula, while hundreds more were forced to flee their homes, The Guardian reports.

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The members of the Cabinet of Ministers meet in session.

Border Police: 18 people were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova

The General Inspectorate of the Border Police announces that it prohibited the entry into the Republic of Moldova for 18 people during the day of July 24. In all, 65,097 people crossed the borders of the Republic of Moldova. Of these, 35,887 entered our country.

EU ready to move almost all of Ukraine's grain exports via solidarity lanes

The European Union is ready to export almost all of Ukraine’s agriculture goods via solidarity lanes, the EU’s agriculture commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said, Reuters reports.

Britain warns Russia may start targeting civilian ships

The United Kingdom has warned that it has information indicating Russia’s military may start to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea, as the European Union pledged to help Ukraine export almost all its farm produce via rail and road, Reuters reports.

EU Council adopts Energy Efficiency Directive

The EU Council on Tuesday adopted new rules aimed at reducing final energy consumption in the EU by 11.7% in 2030, but Member States will be given flexibility in reaching the target, a press release from the Spanish Presidency said, according to Agerpres.

Romanian ship damaged in Russian attack on Ukrainian Danube port of Reni

A Romanian ship has been damaged following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Reni on the Danube, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest reports. According to preliminary data obtained by representatives of the Romanian consular office in Odessa from the Ukrainian authorities, the ship suffered minor damage and continued its voyage. At the same time, representatives of the Ministry of Defence across the Prut state that there is no possibility of direct military threats to Romania's territory or territorial waters at this time.

Kremlin rejects UN chief's call to return to Black Sea grain deal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it is impossible for Russia to return to the Black Sea grain export deal until an agreement related to Russia's interests is honored, rejecting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' call for Moscow to join in, Reuters reports.

New sections of the Chisinau - Giurgiulesti expressway were launched. The works took more than 4 years

A 31-kilometre stretch of road linking the city of Chisinau to Giurgiulesti was inaugurated today. The project was carried out with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This road significantly reduces travel time and is also part of the security corridors on which Ukrainian grain is transported.

Mihail Popsoi on the murder of Oleg Horjan: The alleged assassin was not in the country

The alleged attacker of the leader of the Communists in the Transnistrian region, Oleg Horjan, was not in Moldova on the day of the murder. The authorities in Chisinau deny the version of the so-called Tiraspol authorities that Andrei Duminică committed the murder of the opponent. According to Parliament's deputy speaker, Mihail Popșoi, the insistence with which certain versions are promoted must be suspicious, and this "probably betrays a certain interest".

White House says it does not support attacks on Russian territory

The White House has conveyed that it does not support attacks inside Russia, a statement that comes after two Ukrainian drones hit buildings in Moscow on Monday, Reuters reports.