Earth Hour. Millions of people, institutions and companies turn off their lights for an hour

Today, millions of people, institutions and companies turn off their lights for an hour, starting at 8:30 p.m., joining the Earth Hour event. The Republic of Moldova marks this event too.

Putin: Those responsible will be punished. March 24, national day of mourning

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation on Saturday and announced that all those guilty would be punished. He also declared March 24 a national day mourning.

The authorities in Chisinau condemn the terrorist attack in Moscow. Maia Sandu: "We are with everyone who has lost a loved one"

There are no Moldovan citizens among the victims of the terrorist attack in Moscow, President Maia Sandu announced. The head of state sent a message of condolences to the families and victims who suffered as a result of the attack on the evening of March 22. Maia Sandu also said that our country condemns terrorism and any act of violence against civilians.

Slovaks vote in presidential election

Slovaks vote in a presidential election on Saturday that could strengthen Prime Minister Robert Fico's grip on power as he seeks more control over public media, softer anti-corruption laws and a dissenting voice to EU support for Ukraine, Reuters reports.

Mihailo Podoliak: "Ukraine is not involved in the Crocus terrorist attack"

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mihailo Podoliak claims in a post on Telegram that "Ukraine is not involved in the Crocus terrorist attack", resulting in dozens of dead and injured, reports Hotnews.ro.

The European Union expressed its dismay at the armed attack in Moscow

The European Union expressed its dismay on Friday at the armed attack committed during the evening at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow, which resulted in at least 40 dead and more than 100 injured, and condemned "any attack against civilians", reports EFE and Agerpres.

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Russian Federation condemns the armed attack in Moscow and urges Moldovan citizens to call for help

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova condemns the armed attack in Moscow and expresses "deep" concern for the safety of Moldovans in Russia, reads a statement of the diplomatic mission posted on social networks. The embassy announces that it is in contact with the local authorities to determine whether there are Moldovan citizens among the victims.

Russia detains 11 people as death toll from Moscow attack rises to 93

Russian officials say 93 people have been killed by assailants who burst into a concert hall in western Moscow and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, CNN reports.

John Kirby: Currently no evidence of Kyiv’s involvement in Moscow shooting

The U.S. has said there is “no indication at this time” that Ukraine was behind the mass shooting at a concert hall in northwest Moscow on March 22 that has left at least 60 people dead and more than 140 injured, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Ukraine war: Five dead and a million without power after wave of Russian strikes

A million people are without power across Ukraine after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure, BBC reports

Andrei Spînu: Over 100 kilometers of regional roads will be repaired this year

This year, more than 100 kilometers of regional roads will be repaired, the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu, said today. The authorities checked the economic indicators and based on them it is to be determined which sections will be repaired.

IMF Approves $880 Million for Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund has approved the next disbursement to Ukraine within a $15.6-billion loan program, a move that bolsters the nation’s finances as aid from the US, its key ally, remains stalled, Bloomberg writes.