Russia places Navalny’s widow on extremist list

Russia has placed the widow of the late opposition campaigner Aleksei A. Navalny on its official terrorist and extremist list, days after charging her in a Moscow court with “participating in an extremist community", writes the New York Times.

European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi: the Republic of Moldova had a "lightning" European journey

The Republic of Moldova has had a lightning-fast European journey so far, claims European Commissioner for Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi. Now there is an assessment of the legislation. But an even more difficult task follows, not only adapting the laws to European directives but also their application, said Commissioner Várhelyi.

Biden introduces Zelensky as "President Putin" in another gaffe

US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit Thursday in a blunder just hours before a press conference that could decide the fate of his reelection bid, AFP reports.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with former US President Donald Trump

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he had a meeting with former US President Donald Trump at his residence in Florida, reports the BBC.

About 150 people in Donetsk region were evacuated in less than a month

Ukrainians are leaving their homes due to constant attacks. Local residents of the Donetsk region are being evacuated to places due to Russian bombing.

Fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control

A fire broke out Thursday in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation, but authorities said it was quickly brought under control, AP reports.

Igor Grosu: Withdrawal from the CIS, a decision made for European integration

The Republic of Moldova will continue the process of gradual withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Although it is not a condition of the European Union, the presence in the CIS is not compatible with European integration, said the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, during the show "In Context", on Moldova 1 TV.

Maia Sandu, about Stoianoglo's presidential candidacy: "The Kremlin wants thieves to return to power in the Republic of Moldova"

President Maia Sandu believes that the proposal of the former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova is orchestrated by Moscow. According to the head of state, "the oligarchs and the Kremlin joined" to return the thieves to power in our country. Contacted by Teleradio-Moldova for a reaction, the former general prosecutor, supported by the Socialist Party in the presidential race, did not answer our calls.

LIVE // Parliament meets in session

The budget-fiscal and customs policy for 2025 is on the agenda of the deputies, who meet today in plenary session. There are also four projects with the European Union logo on the agenda. Among them are the consolidation of the activity framework of the National Bank of Moldova or the facilitation of local entrepreneurs' access to foreign capital markets.

The most powerful American weapons will be located in Germany

The United States will start deploying longer range missiles in Germany in 2026, the two countries announced at a meeting of the NATO alliance on Tuesday, a major step aimed at countering what the allies say is a growing threat Russia poses to Europe, Reuters reports.

NATO Summit: Calls for the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Republic of Moldova and Georgia

The final declaration of the NATO summit in Washington that ends today emphasizes the strategic importance of the Black Sea region, committing to monitor developments in the area and focus on security threats, writes Agerpres.

Socialists decided to boycott the referendum on EU integration

The referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union (EU), initiated by the president Maia Sandu, will be boycotted by the Socialist Party (PSRM). The representatives of the formation adopted a resolution to this effect at the meeting of the Republican Council of the party, which took place today. Socialists say the plebiscite aims to maintain the current government. The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has not yet commented on these statements, but political analysts consider the Socialists' decision "nonsense".