EU provides Ukraine with billions in aid ahead of Independence Day

The European Union has provided over four billion euros (£3.4bn; $4.7bn) in financial aid to Ukraine just ahead of its Independence Day, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Vegetable sales fall in Russia amid inflation

Fresh vegetable sales in Russia have plummeted. Their sales volume dropped by 2.6% over the year to July 2025, according to data from Nielsen, which was cited by the Russian business daily Kommersant.

Romania vows to support Moldova's EU membership path

Romania will stand by Moldova 'no matter what' and support its path toward EU membership, which it calls 'a better life and the consolidation of freedoms.'

Moldovan producers showcase local products at inaugural exhibition

Hundreds of local producers showcased their products at a new exhibition in Moldova, displaying everything from food and drink to clothing and accessories. The event also featured live music and dancing.

Azerbaijan leader Aliyev We must be prepared for war

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev says authorities in Baku are monitoring "sources" of new threats and strengthening the country's military to ensure its security, The Moscow Times reports.

Moldova's new ID card could unlock EU travel

More than 125,000 Moldovan citizens have received new-generation ID cards since April, with a further 40,000 expected to collect theirs shortly.

​Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of blocking peace talks as Russia avoids meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to be avoiding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Moldova's economy faces stagnation 34 years after independence

Moldova's economy is undergoing a slow recovery 34 years after independence, facing challenges in its industrial and agricultural sectors. The sectors have been affected by regional instability and mass migration, according to economist Veaceslav Ioniță.

Serhii Tarnovschi wins bronze at Canoe Sprint World Championships

Moldovan canoeist Serhii Tarnovschi is off to a flying start at the Canoe Sprint World Championships in Milan, winning a bronze medal in the men’s C-1 500m event.

Moldova to build third high-voltage power link with Romania

The Moldovan Ministry of Energy has launched preliminary procedures for a new 400 kV power line that will create a third high-voltage link with Romania.

Russian fuel crisis deepens as drone attacks hit oil refineries

Another region in Russia is now facing a gasoline shortage after Ukrainian drone attacks have shut down four major refineries, crippling approximately 13% of the country's oil processing capacity.

Trump on Ukraine peace talks: 'We will know in two weeks'

Donald Trump is aiming to bring the Russian and Ukrainian presidents together, and on Thursday, he said he would know more about the prospects for peace in Ukraine "in the next two weeks."