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Hungary's Orban to head to Moscow to meet with Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday, Radio Free Europe and the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto will also accompany Orban to the Kremlin, the government source said on July 4. Szijjarto has visited Russia more than five times since Moscow invaded Ukraine more than two years ago.

News of the Moscow visit comes days after Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the European Union -- an action that raised concerns among many in the EU because of Orban’s regular pro-Russia statements – and elicited quick condemnation from leaders of the bloc.

Charles Michel, president of the European Council, posted on X that “the EU rotating presidency has no mandate to engage with Russia on behalf of the EU.”

“The European Council is clear: Russia is the aggressor, Ukraine is the victim. No discussions about Ukraine can take place without Ukraine,” Michel added.

Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Orban has stood out among leaders from the European Union and NATO for his reluctance to sign onto massive Western weapons and aid packages for Ukraine.

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Universities from the Republic of Moldova promoted in India. Dan Perciun: Each international student contributes €10,000 annually to the country's economy.
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Universities from the Republic of Moldova promoted in India. Dan Perciun: Each international student contributes €10,000 annually to the country's economy.

International students who choose to study in the Republic of Moldova contribute approximately €10,000 each year to the country's economy through tuition fees, accommodation, food, and other services, according to Dan Perciun, the Minister of Education and Research. He noted that these funds support job creation and investment in universities, thereby improving conditions for all students.

Union of Fine Artists of the Republic of Moldova designates the winners of the national contemporary art salon
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Union of Fine Artists of the Republic of Moldova designates the winners of the national contemporary art salon

The Union of Fine Artists of the Republic of Moldova has announced the winners of the National Contemporary Art Salon, the final exhibition-competition of 2024. Organized by the Union of Plastic Artists of the Republic of Moldova, this event highlights the engagement of artists in the creative process and their desire to enhance the world through art.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the death of the rabbi of the Jewish community in Abu Dhabi: We firmly condemn any act of violence and anti-Semitism
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the death of the rabbi of the Jewish community in Abu Dhabi: We firmly condemn any act of violence and anti-Semitism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chisinau has confirmed the death of Zvi Kogan, the rabbi of the Jewish community in Abu Dhabi. Kogan was a citizen of both Israel and the Republic of Moldova and lived in the United Arab Emirates under Moldovan citizenship with resident status. Following the discovery of his lifeless body, three individuals were detained by the Emirati authorities.