House backs $886 billion NDAA: Bipartisanship, Ukraine, China

In a resounding display of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a historic $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday, as reported by Reuters.

Volodymyr Zelensky, on the decision of the European Council: It is a victory for Ukraine, a victory for Europe

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, qualified as a victory for Ukraine and Europe the decision of the European Council to allow the accession negotiations with Ukraine to be launched.

Nicu Popescu: "Congratulations, Moldova! Today, we celebrate a special moment in the history of the Republic of Moldova"

After an important period in which we successfully implemented the recommendations of the European Union, the member states of the Union issued a positive vote for the opening of accession negotiations with our country. Today's decision represents a historic moment for the Republic of Moldova, marking the most important step so far towards our accession to the great family of the European Union, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu.

Igor Grosu: It is a victory for our citizens who chose the European path. Together we will write the history of Europe!

The Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu mentioned that today's vote of the European Council is a historic moment for the Republic of Moldova, marking the most important step so far towards our accession to the great family of the European Union.

Maia Sandu: "Dear Moldovans, congratulations! Today's decision to open negotiations for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU is a victory for all of us"

President Maia Sandu welcomed the European Council's decision to launch accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, noting that this is a victory for all the country's citizens.

European Council rules: Green light for negotiations

The European Union opens accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel announced that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine received the green light for negotiations. Also, Georgia obtained the status of a candidate country. Bosnia and Herzegovina will start the negotiation procedure in March if the European Commission's assessment is positive.

Russia fires hypersonic missiles at Kyiv

Russia appears to have fired a salvo of hypersonic missiles on Kyiv in a rare daytime attack.

European Council Summit // Roberta Metsola: The Republic of Moldova worked very well. It will be a decision based on merit and respect

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, encourages the start of EU accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. During a press conference, the head of the European Parliament mentioned that our country and Ukraine are in difficult circumstances, and the next step is to start accession negotiations. Metsola said that the Republic of Moldova worked very well on reforms, and the decision to be taken by the European Council is based on merit and respect.

A “real risk” that Putin will not stop at Ukraine, warns NATO chief

In the event of Russia’s victory in Ukraine, there is a “real risk” that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop there, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday in Brussels

Zelenskiy asks EU leaders not to "give a victory" to the Russian president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on on Thursday the leaders of the European Union states, gathered in Brussels, to allow the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin would exploit any failure on their part, reports AFP and Agerpres.

Nicu Popescu, phone discussion with the new Foreign Minister of Poland about the support for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

Bilateral relations between the Republic of Moldova and Poland, as well as support for our country's objective in the process of joining the European Union, were the topics discussed by the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, with the new Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski.

The Republic of Moldova will sign a loan agreement with the EIB for the repair of a railway segment

On Friday, December 15, a new Agreement will be signed between the Republic of Moldova and the European Investment Bank, said European Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean at a meeting with journalists from the Republic of Moldova.