Regional elections in Russia: Moscow announces the victory of President Putin's party in the annexed regions of Ukraine

Russia's Central Elections Commission claimed on Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, was leading local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian forces, The Moskow Times reports.

Moldova to confiscate cars from drunk drivers, disqualified drivers

Drivers in Moldova who are caught driving while drunk or while disqualified from driving could lose their cars, the General Police Inspectorate (IGP) said in a statement.

Japan launches spacecraft to reach the Moon

Japan is aiming to become the fifth country to reach the surface of the Moon. A rocket carrying a lunar lander launched from a space centre in the southern part of the country. After three delays in August due to unfavourable weather, the spacecraft was successfully launched on Thursday morning, BBC reports.

Romania and Moldova presidents discuss cooperation at Three Seas Summit

The presidents of Romania and Moldova, Maia Sandu and Klaus Iohannis, met in Bucharest on Wednesday to discuss the excellent cooperation between the two countries, the Moldovan Presidency reports.

Russian forces kill 16 in Donetsk market attack

Russian forces shelled the central market in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, killing at least 16 people and injuring 20 others.

Moldova, Romania to sign energy security agreement

The government of Moldova will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Romania to implement projects to connect the two countries' natural gas and electricity networks.

Moldova PM calls Gazprom debt 'non-existent'

Dorin Recean, Moldova's prime minister, has said that the country will not pay a debt to Gazprom that he has called "non-existent."

The number of local and district councillor seats has been reduced by more than 500

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has decided to reduce the number of local councillors who will run in this autumn's general local elections. According to the central electoral body, the decision was taken based on provisions stipulating that the number of councillors is directly proportional to the population of each locality as presented by the Public Services Agency, CEC secretary Alexandru Berlinschi told Radio Moldova.

Germany provides Ukraine with more air defense

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has thanked Germany and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for providing two more launchers for Patriot air defence systems, Agerpres reports.

The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down several Ukrainian drones in Crimea

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a drone attack in Crimea on the night of August 11-12. The institution claims that 20 drones were shot down by Russian air defense forces and means, reports the Ukrainian RBC news agency.

Border Police: 39 persons were refused entry to Moldova

The General Inspectorate of Border Police announces that 39 persons were refused entry into the Republic of Moldova on 4 August. In total, 72,237 persons crossed the borders of the Republic of Moldova. Of these, 36,136 entered our country.

Josep Borrell: "With a clear and united voice, we can get Russia to resume its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative"

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has called on the international community to step up its "own assistance in support of global security", urging all EU partners to "urge Russia to return" to the negotiating table on Ukrainian grain exports, according to caleaeuropeana.ro.