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Romania hosts summit to boost connectivity between 12 EU countries and partners

A two-day summit in Romania has started in the country's capital bringing together 12 European Union member states situated between the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas

The Independent UK

Is The EU’s Shaky Eastern Neighbourhood Ready For Enlargement?

The Ukraine conflict has brought the EU back into focus, and there is now talk of allowing the country to join.

Zenger

Tajik man fatally shoots two officers at a Moldova airport after he was denied entry, officials say

Authorities in Moldova say a Tajikistan national who was denied entry into the country at its main international airport grabbed a guard’s weapon and fatally shot two security officers

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Moldova is trying to join the EU, but it will have a hard time breaking away from Russia's orbit

Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries, straddles Ukraine to its east and European Union countries to its west – placing it in an arguably vulnerable position in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

The Conversation

European leaders meet in Moldova in show of unity against Russia

European leaders are gathering in Moldova on Thursday in a show of diplomatic force designed to put pressure on Russia. It is also an opportunity for Moldova to drum up support for its bid to join the European Union.

Radio France Internationale

Zelenskiy hails ‘powerful support’ for Ukraine at Moldova summit

Ukrainian president speaks of the importance of overturning Russia’s air supremacy with Patriot missiles and F-16s

The Guardian - UK

Visiting Moldova, Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready for NATO membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said during a trip to Moldova on Thursday that Ukraine was ready to be in the NATO military alliance, and that Kyiv was waiting for the bloc to be ready to admit his country.

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European summit opens in Moldova with Ukraine war, regional conflicts on agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at a sprawling summit of some 50 European leaders in Moldova, becoming the focal point of an event that seeks to quell regional conflicts and shore up unity in the face of Russia’s war

The Independent UK

In Moldova, Zelenskiy presses NATO bid, seeks interim guarantees

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed his case on Thursday for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance and urged the alliance to provide security guarantees if membership was not possible for now.

Reuters

Moldova says Europe summit signals unity in face of Russia's war

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Wednesday a summit of European leaders hosted by her country this week would send an unwavering message of peace and condemnation of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

Reuters

EU aspirant Moldova prepares to host major international summit

Final preparations for a major summit of European leaders are being made in Moldova, a sign of the Eastern European country’s ambitions to draw closer to the West

The Independent UK

EU imposes sanctions on 7 Moldovans, cites destabilising actions

The European Union on Tuesday imposed sanctions on seven people from Moldova for actions it said destabilised and undermined the territorial integrity of the small impoverished country and neighbouring Ukraine.

Reuters

EU doubles financial aid to Moldova to 295 million euros

European Union governments decided on Tuesday to nearly double the amount of EU financial support to Moldova to a total of 295 million euros ($324.74 million), the Swedish presidency of the EU said.

Reuters

EU to step up support for Moldova at summit in face of threat from Russia

Meeting of European Political Community in Chișinău will bolster existing aid by opening civilian mission staffed by up to 50 officials

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The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Moldova: Rishi Sunak has a chance to show Britain’s relevance

This week’s European Political Community summit is a chance to welcome the former Soviet republic into the western fold

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s threat hangs over tiny Moldova, but its people filled me with hope

Russian forces planned to invade after conquering Ukraine. Now Europe’s task is to ensure that Moldova’s democracy survives, says Nathalie Tocci, director of the Italian Institute of International Affairs

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says Bakhmut ‘is not occupied’; Russia accuses G7 of ‘undermining global stability’ — as it happened

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says during Japan visit that Ukrainian troops are still in eastern city at centre of bloody battle; Moscow calls summit a ‘politicised’ event

Reuters

Pro-government rally in Moldovan capital draws tens of thousands

Tens of thousands of Moldovans rallied in the capital Chisinau on Sunday to support their pro-Western government's drive towards Europe amid what officials have said are Russian efforts to destabilise their country.

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 450

As the war enters its 450th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Reuters

Moldovan region headed for clash with pro-European government

The assembly in a pro-Russian region of Moldova on Tuesday endorsed the election of a local leader intent on improving ties with Moscow, a move that set up a clash with the country's pro-European government.

Reuters

Pro-Russian regional leader in Moldova seeks closer ties with Moscow

The new leader of a region in southern Moldova said on Monday she would seek closer ties with Moscow after winning a local election which the country's president said was marred by Russian meddling.

Reuters

Opposition protest leader detained in Moldova

Authorities in Moldova on Monday detained a leading figure in long-running opposition protests calling for the resignation of the pro-European government as she attempted to leave the country, the anti-corruption prosecutor's office said.

Reuters

Moldova leader accuses Russia of meddling ahead of regional vote

President Maia Sandu accused Russia on Thursday of meddling in Moldova's internal affairs, pointing to an election this weekend in the region of Gagauzia where she said many of those running were Russian agents.

France 24

'We are ready to transform our country to join the EU,' says former Moldovan PM

FRANCE 24 spoke to Natalia Gavrilita, who was prime minister of Moldova from August 2021 until February 2023. She reacted to the recent protests calling for the resignation of President Maia Sandu, saying that a US State Department document "clearly indicates evidence of Russian meddling in Moldova's democratic process". She…

Reuters

Moldovan opposition leader gets 15 years for huge bank theft

A court in Moldova on Thursday imposed a 15-year jail sentence in absentia on the leader of a small opposition party in connection with the theft of $1 billion in bank assets in the impoverished European state.

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