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.

Maia Sandu discussed with two American senators about the support offered by the USA for the Republic of Moldova

The support offered by the USA to the Republic of Moldova, the consolidation of our democracy, the strengthening of state institutions were the topics discussed by President Maia Sandu during a meeting with the members of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the US Senate, Jeanne Shaheen and Christopher Murphy, who were visiting Chisinau .

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the death of Alexei Navalny

The European Union is outraged by the death of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, for which the ultimate responsibility lies with President Putin and the Russian authorities. Today at the Foreign Affairs Council we expressed our deepest condolences to his wife Yulia Navalnaya, their children, family, friends and all those who worked with him for the benefit of their country, reads a press release of the Council of the European Union.

EU launches mission Aspides to protect Red Sea vessels from Houthi attacks

The European Union on Monday formally launched a bespoke naval mission to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Euronews reports.

Iulia Navalnaia will continue to fight against Putin:

Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed Monday to continue her husband’s work after his death, and take on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Politico reports.

A new manager of the Chisinau International Airport was appointed

Sergiu Spoilă will be the new acting manager of the Chisinau International Airport, announces the Public Property Agency. So far, he held the position of head of the administrative department within the company.

Ursula von der Leyen announces re-election bid as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has confirmed her intention to lead the executive for five more years, writes Euronews.

Moldovan president donates the "Timișoara for European Values" Award to an organization for children with Down syndrome

Head of State Maia Sandu donated the "Timișoara for European Values" Award to the "Prietena Mea" organization, founded by Ludmila Adamciuc, reads a press release from the Presidency.

PHOTO // The Government's priorities regarding the European integration agenda, discussed by Cristina Gherasimov with the ambassadors of the EU states

The Government's priorities regarding the European integration agenda, including the first steps our country is taking in evaluating the national legislation with that of the European Union, were discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov during a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU states accredited in the Republic of Moldova.

Czech farmers take tractors to Prague in a protest over EU agriculture policies

Hundreds of tractors blocked a lane in downtown Prague in a farmers protest Monday over European Union agriculture policies and what they said were unfair practises, AP reports.

Borrell: EU states will discuss new sanctions against Russia, in connection with Navalny's death

EU foreign ministers meeting with the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Monday will send a "message of support" to the Kremlin's opponents after his death in jail, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday, February 19. "We have to send a message of support to the Russian opposition," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told journalists , Le Monde reports.