Moldova expels head of Russian-controlled media outlet

The head of the Sputnik Moldova news outlet, Vitalii Denisov, has been expelled from Moldova.

Pre-Vetting Commission resumes evaluation of 21 candidates

Chișinău, Moldova — The Pre-Vetting Commission has announced that it will resume the evaluation process for 21 candidates, after the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) upheld their appeals.

Cuba arrests 17 in human trafficking ring that lured young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Cuban authorities have arrested 17 people allegedly involved in a human trafficking ring that lured young Cubans to serve in the Russian army on the Ukrainian front, Reuters reports.

Ukrainian survivor tells Blinken of horrors of Russian occupation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited a school in Yahidne, Ukraine, on Thursday where Russian soldiers held local Ukrainians prisoner, tortured them, and left several to die, CNN reports.

Moldova's Spînu: Infrastructure connectivity key to EU integration

Moldova's Infrastructure Minister Andrei Spînu said on Tuesday that his country is committed to improving infrastructure to boost integration with the European Union.

Moldovan President discusses EU accession with Dutch king

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in The Hague where she discussed bilateral relations, Moldova's European Union accession process, and Dutch support for Moldova in a number of areas.

Maia Sandu meets with Moldovans in the Netherlands

President Maia Sandu met with Moldovans living in the Netherlands on Sunday to discuss reforms in the country, the security situation in Moldova and the region, and the impact of climate change.

Russia faces fuel shortage in agricultural regions

Russia, one of the world's largest oil producers, is facing a shortage of fuel crucial for harvesting crops in some agricultural regions in the south of the country, and the situation could worsen in the coming months, industry sources told Reuters.

Over 600 people sign up for The Great National Spelling Bee in Moldova

Over 600 people have signed up for the Marea Dictare Națională, a national spelling bee that will be held today in Moldova to mark Romanian Language Day, according to government spokesperson Daniel Vodă.

Kiev orders new mandatory evacuations of children from frontline communities

Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of children from two districts in the Zaporozhye region (south) heavily shelled by the Russians, CNN reports.

Prigozhin, Russian mercenary leader, confirmed dead in plane crash

The death of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed by the Russian Investigative Committee, according to AFP.

3 US Marines killed, 20 injured in Osprey crash in Australia

Three US Marines were killed and 20 others were injured in a crash of an Osprey aircraft in Australia on Sunday, according to BBC News. The MV-22B Osprey crashed while en route to Tiwi Island, north of Darwin. Five other Marines are in critical condition.