Roberta Metsola: "We have common security, energy and connectivity challenges"

"We are here to show support for the Republic of Moldova, for Ukraine and for the wider European community", said the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, before the opening of the plenary session of the EPC Summit.

LIVE // EPC Summit // Maia Sandu, at the toatalization conference: we reaffirmed our collective determination to bring peace to Europe

The Summit of the European Political Community is held at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca commune, the Republic of Moldova. European leaders discuss issues related to the security of the European continent in the context of the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, energy security. On the eve of the event, the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, declared that this meeting will strengthen the political dialogue between EU member states and those outside, will provide real opportunities for the interconnection of the Republic of Moldova in the European space.

Maia Sandu, after the meeting with Volodymyr Zelenski: "We discussed about our European future"

The Republic of Moldova respects the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine and supports the peace formula proposed by Kiev, declared the head of state Maia Sandu after a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski. The two heads of state also discussed infrastructure projects, and agreements in this regard will be signed shortly.

Maia Sandu welcomed Volodymyr Zelenski. The two heads of state have a bilateral meeting

The EPC Summit is being held today in the Republic of Moldova. About 50 world leaders are expected at the event. The first guest who was met by President Maia Sandu at the "Mimi" Castle where the event takes place, was the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the first guest of the EPC Summit

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived at the EPC Summit, the Ministry of the Interior announces. For the first time since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, the central figure of the Ukrainian resistance in the war of aggression launched by Russia, is in Chisinau. The Ukrainian president's visit was announced shortly before the summit for security reasons.

PHOTO The accredited journalists at the EPC Summit arrived in Bulboaca by train

Journalists from the Republic of Moldova and those from abroad accredited to the EPC Summit went to the event in Bulboaca by train. The decision was taken by the authorities in the context of security measures.

EU General Affairs Council adopts list of first persons sanctioned for destabilising activities in Moldova

The EU General Affairs Council adopted on 30 May the list of the first persons sanctioned under the EU's new sanctions regime for countering destabilising actions against the Republic of Moldova, announces the Romanian Foreign Ministry. Minister Bogdan Aurescu welcomed the decision.

EU increases financial assistance to Moldova by €145 million

The European Council decided today to double the amount of macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova that had been agreed a year ago. In April 2022, legislation was adopted allowing the EU to financially assist the Republic of Moldova with €150 million. This amount was increased today by €145 million, which means that an amount of €295 million will be available for our country.

Two Moldovan servicemen injured during clashes in northern Kosovo; Defence Ministry: 'They are out of danger'

Two Moldovan servicemen from the KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo suffered minor injuries during clashes with protesters in the north of the country, Moldova's Defence Ministry said in a statement. According to the source, both are out of danger, as are all peacekeepers in the Moldovan contingent. The Moldovan soldiers have returned to their permanent place of deployment and are continuing their missions as mandated, the source added.

Declaration signed in Warsaw: Poland confirms its support for the irreversibility of Moldova's European course

Poland is ready to offer political support as well as the necessary expertise in the Republic of Moldova's effort on the path towards full EU membership. Support is to be provided both bilaterally and through the relevant European mechanisms and instruments. The commitment is contained in the Joint Declaration of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Moldova, signed yesterday in Warsaw by the co-presidents of the Assembly, Mihail Popșoi and Ryszard Terlecki.

Dorin Recean: "The government is looking for alternative suppliers and possibilities to reduce the cost of natural gas"

The current price of natural gas is dictated by the need to compensate for price deviations and it is not fair that this price difference is only covered by some businesses and household consumers. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean after information emerged that some companies benefit from special prices for gas consumption.

Russia launches another major airstrike on Kiev

Russia launched a new wave of air strikes on Kiev on Monday, using drones and cruise missiles. The Ukrainian capital's military administration said its defence forces had shot down more than 40 targets, Reuters reports.