LIVE Press conference of the director of SIS, Alexandru Musteață

The director of SIS, Alexandru Musteață, holds a press conference.

Joe Biden said Ukraine is not “ready” to be a part of the Nato alliance

President Joe Biden said on Sunday that Ukraine is not “ready” to be a part of the Nato alliance, a pronouncement that will likely chill some concerns raised by some members of the alliance ahead of a major summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Independent writes.

Erdogan will have a private discussion with Biden at the NATO summit

During the NATO summit in Vilnius, the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will hold talks with his American counterpart, Joe Biden, regarding the bilateral relations between the two countries and regional issues, the Turkish presidency announced on Sunday, according to AFP.

Customs clearance of means of transport older than 7 years: the Customs Service clarifies

Means of transport with foreign numbers with a period of operation of more than 7 years at the date of payment of import duties, which circulate on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for at least 90 cumulative days, are placed under the customs import procedure. Drivers will pay excise duty in the amount of 30% of the rate set for 2023.

Global food price index fell in June to lowest level in two years

The global food price index fell in June to its lowest level in two years, following the cheapening of vegetable oils, sugar, cereals and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced. At the same time, cereal prices declined 2% last month, according to the institution.

Kiev insists on unequivocal commitment at NATO summit on Ukraine's integration into North Atlantic alliance

A few days ahead of next week's NATO summit in Vilnius, Ukraine continues to insist on an unequivocal commitment from alliance leaders that the country will be welcomed into the organisation, reports Agerpres.

War in Ukraine: Kiev General Staff announces that Russia has so far lost more than 234 thousand troops

The General Staff of the Ukrainian army has announced that more than 30 clashes have taken place on the battlefield in the last day. Meanwhile, the death toll from the Russian attack on Liman is rising, and in the Ukrainian city of Nikopol people are facing a shortage of drinking water due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and the complicated situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.

Legion "Freedom of Russia" plans new operations in the border area

The "Freedom of Russia" Legion, a battalion of volunteer paramilitaries, is planning new operations in Russia's border area, a spokesman for the group said, reports Agerpres with reference to dpa.

The EU has launched Phase III of the EU4Business Facility. SMEs in the Republic of Moldova will benefit from support

The European Union has launched the third phase of the EU4Business Facility, which aims to support the sustainable economic growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.

US allies express concern over Washington's decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine

Several US allies have expressed concern over Washington's decision to supply Ukraine with cluster bombs, BBC reports. On Friday, the US confirmed it would send the controversial munitions to Ukraine, a decision President Joe Biden called "very difficult".

Russia criticises return of Ukrainian commanders from Turkey

The Kremlin on Saturday criticised Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski's repatriation of several Ukrainian commanders who were to remain in Turkey until the end of the conflict under an agreement between Moscow and Kiev, AFP and Agerpres report.

Air Moldova suspends its flights until July 31

New Air Moldova cancellations. The company, which has not operated flights since the beginning of May, announces the same scenario until 31 July.