NATO members agree 40 billion euro financial pledge for Ukraine

NATO allies have agreed to fund military aid for Ukraine with 40 billion euros ($43 billion) next year, two Western European diplomats told Reuters on Wednesday, a week before the alliance’s leaders are set to meet in Washington, Reuters reports.

Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems, AP reports.

Ukraine not ready to compromise with Russia, says Zelenskiy aide

Ukraine is not ready to compromise with Russia and give up any territory to end the war, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday when asked about U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's declaration that he could quickly end the conflict, Reuters reports.

Democratic congressman urges Biden to withdraw from presidential race

Rep. Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday called on US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race following his poor performance in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, DW reports.

Ukraine Calls for Air Defences After Devastating Missile Attack

A Russian rocket struck a nine-story apartment building in Dnipro on Friday night, destroying several upper stories. This was announced by the Dnipropetrovsk regional administration, according to the BBC.

Clean Bill of Health for Nistru River After Bender Leak Scare

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has initiated its own investigation following reports of a sewage leak from the pumping station in Bender, Moldova.

Moldova Warns Import Limits Threaten Farm Exports

Moldovan producers, particularly those exporting their products, could be adversely affected by the government's proposed "protectionist import policies."

EU Leaders Reappoint von der Leyen, Select Costa and Kallas

EU leaders have chosen Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission, six European diplomats told POLITICO.

Public Perception of Rights Improves in Moldova

The Moldovan Ombudsman's Office registered 1,043 complaints concerning violations of human rights and freedoms last year.

Ukraine and the EU sign a security agreement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a security agreement with the European Union on Thursday, June 27, in Brussels. This event opened the meeting of the European Council, which was attended by the leaders of the EU member states. The next item on the agenda after the signing of the agreement is Zelenski's speech before the European Council and the discussion of the situation in Ukraine and the support given to it by the EU bloc countries.

Georgian Parliament gives initial approval to sweeping curbs on LGBT rights

Georgia's parliament on Thursday gave its initial approval to a set of bills containing sweeping curbs on LGBT rights, including bans on the "propaganda" of same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgery, Reuters reports.

Moldovans, stuck at the airport in Greece. MAE: "There is a problem with the aircraft"

Several citizens were stranded at the Heraklion airport in Greece due to a problem with the aircraft, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in Chisinau announced.