Biden says 'considering' more Russia sanctions after Navalny death

US President Joe Biden is "considering additional sanctions" on Moscow after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison, he said Monday, AFP reports.

Consultations at the Presidency // Maia Sandu discussed the EU accession referendum with EBA Moldova representatives

A new round of discussions about the referendum on the accession to the European Union took place today at the Presidency. The head of state Maia Sandu met with the board members of the European Business Association (EBA), an organization that promotes trade and investments between Moldova and the European Single Market.

The Republic of Moldova joins the "Digital Europe" program

The Republic of Moldova joins the "Digital Europe" program, announced the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba. According to the official, this means that the business environment, town halls, NGOs and central institutions throughout the country will have access to European funds for digitization, with a total budget of EUR 7.5 billion in the period 2021-2027.

The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, is on a working visit to Brussels

The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, will pay a working visit to Brussels, on February 21-22. The Moldovan official will be accompanied by colleagues from the Ministry of Justice and other related institutions, responsible for the analysis of EU legislation in the field of justice and fundamental rights.

Government's solution for farmers: Emergency agricultural credit

Negotiations between farmers and government representatives continue. After almost two hours of tough discussions, the parties did not reach an agreement. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, announced urgent crediting in agriculture, guaranteed by the state. From March 1, farmers can access loans of up to 500 thousand lei. Farmers, for their part, argue that this is a temporary solution and will not solve the problem.

Sweden to send Ukraine $680 million military aid package

Sweden will send 7.1 billion kronor ($680 million) worth of additional military aid to Ukraine, Defense Minister Pal Jonson said at a news conference Tuesday, Bloomberg reports.

A former head of CFM will stand trial for damages of over five million lei

The former head of the Moldovan Railway (CFM), Iurie Topală, will stand trial, announces the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases. He would have fraudulently rented locomotives on the left side of the Nistru.

Marko Shevchenko: Ukraine must return to its 1991 borders

The main goal of Ukraine is for the country to return to the state of normality, within the borders of the 1991 border. A statement to this effect was made by the ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova, Marko Shevchenko, in the show “Dimensiunea diplomatica” on Moldova 1 TV.

European countries summon Russian diplomats over Navalny's death

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said during a visit to Argentina that Russia's ambassador in Paris would be summoned, while Norway's foreign ministry issued a statement that it was calling on its top Russian diplomat "for a talk" about Navalny's deathm AFP reports.

More than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza Health Ministry says

Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history, AP reports.

Ukraine-Russia war: International Committee of the Red Cross investigates the fate of at least 23,000 missing people

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeks to “shedding light on the fate of 23,000 people who have disappeared” since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, announces the humanitarian institution in a press release published Monday February 19, AFP reports.

The EU reiterates its call to Moscow to release all political prisoners

"We are shocked and grieved by today's reports about the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Our thoughts are with his wife Yulia Navalnaya, his family and with all those in Russia and beyond who believe in a democratic and peaceful future for Russia. We will honour his memory as a freedom fighter", reads a joint statement by President von der Leyen and High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on the death of Alexei Navalny of the European Commission.