Serbia’s Vucic calls for withdrawal of mayors in north Kosovo Serbia’s leader suggests ‘the most powerful move’ to resolve the flare-up of the ethnic tensions in northern Kosovo. Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023
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 · Jun 1, 2023
Zelensky presses case for Ukraine's membership in NATO, EU at Moldova summit President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed his case for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance as he joined European leaders on Thursday in Moldova ahead of an expected counter-offensive against Russia's invasion. France 24 · Jun 1, 2023
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. Reuters · Jun 1, 2023
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 · Jun 1, 2023
I’ve come to love Chișinău: my home city in Moldova deserves the spotlight European leaders visiting the Moldovan capital for a political summit will see a city rich in cultural influences and wine-making history The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023
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 · Jun 1, 2023
Public spending on asylum system quadruples under Tories, data shows Spending rise from £550m in 2012 to £2.1bn in 2021, as Sunak prepares to discuss issue with other European leaders The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
Rishi Sunak to warn illegal migration part of ‘unprecedented threat’ to Europe’s borders PM will also unveil new deal with Bulgaria to crack down on criminal gangs The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Illegal migration top of the agenda as Sunak attends European summit The Prime Minister will join fellow leaders in Moldova for a meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday. The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Moldova to press for accelerated EU membership process at leaders’ summit Meeting in Chișinău is opportunity to show country is ‘fit for EU membership’, foreign minister says The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
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 · May 31, 2023
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 · May 31, 2023
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 · May 30, 2023
Reuters · May 30, 2023 European leaders head to Moldova for symbolic summit on Ukraine's doorstep More than 40 European leaders meet in Moldova on Thursday in a show of support for the former Soviet republic and neighbouring Ukraine as Kyiv prepares to launch a counter-offensive against occupying Russian forces.
Reuters · May 30, 2023 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.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023 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 · May 24, 2023 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 · May 21, 2023 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 · May 21, 2023 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.
Reuters · May 16, 2023 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 · May 15, 2023 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 · May 14, 2023 Moldova minister says Russia's Gazprom only interested in separatist region Russian state-owned Gazprom is still shipping supplies to Moldova's indebted separatist enclave Transdniestria without receiving payment purely because it wants to prop up the region, Moldova's energy minister said on Sunday.
Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2023 Eurovision 2023 Moldova entry: Who is Pasha Parfeni, Soarele şi Luna lyrics and odds to win Everything you need to know about Pasha Parfeni and words in full for Soarele şi Luna