UK ups Ukraine aid to £2.5bn, drifts focus to drones

In a show of continued support for Ukraine's defence efforts, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv today to announce a major increase in military aid, as reported by Reuters.

Yemen conflict heats Up: US, UK strike Houthi targets after Red Sea attacks

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, the United States and the United Kingdom launched coordinated airstrikes against Houthi military targets across the country on Friday, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova gas demand surges in december, relief provided to households

Natural gas consumption in Moldova skyrocketed in December, with figures outpacing both 2022 and November 2023.

US approves sale of anti-tank missiles to Kosovo amid Balkan tensions

The United States announced on Thursday its decision to sell anti-tank missiles to Kosovo in a bid to defend the "integrity" of the Balkan Peninsula territory, which Serbia has yet to acknowledge a quarter-century after a devastating war, as reported by AFP, cited by Agerpres.

Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey will sign a Memorandum of Understanding for demining the Black Sea

The Ministers of Defense of Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey will sign today, in Istanbul, the Memorandum of Understanding for demining the Black Sea, informs the Ministry of National Defense of Romania. The action is only a first step towards a permanent NATO naval presence in the Black Sea, desired by Romania, which would ensure security in the region, including for vulnerable partners such as the Republic of Moldova, reads the Karadeniz Press portal.

Transnistria retaliates against Moldova's customs duties

The Tiraspol regime has reacted angrily to Moldova's introduction of customs duties for businesses in Transnistria on January 1.

Estonia will allocate 1.2 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine

Estonian President Alar Karis said at a joint press conference with Vladimir Zelenski that Tallinn will provide military assistance to Ukraine worth 1.2 billion euros over three years.

About a hundred swans were saved from freezing by environmental inspectors from Criuleni

Less common mission on the Nistru River. Dozens of migratory swans that during this period took shelter in the cold waters of the river were saved from freezing and helped to winter in our country. According to specialists, due to the low temperatures of the last period, the birds had difficulties in finding food.

Azerbaijan says conditions ‘created’ for Armenia peace deal

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday said conditions for a peace treaty with arch foe Armenia had been “created”, adding that he did not want another war, AFP reports.

Several officials and journalists were banned from entering the Russian Federation. MAEIE: "Such measures are already common"

The Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Russian Federation, Lilian Darii, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in connection with the "unfriendly actions" of Chisinau. At the same time, several officials, including journalists, were banned from entering Russian territory, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. "The decision of the Russian Federation is a regrettable one, but it is important to note that such measures are already commonplace in the agenda of the Russian authorities," Chisinau authorities said in reply.

11 injured in a bombed hotel in Kharkiv

Two Russian missiles have struck a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring 11 people, the Kharkiv governor says, BBC reports.

Most of the schools and kindergartens closed after the heavy snowfall will resume their activity tomorrow

Most early childhood education and primary, secondary and high school institutions will resume their activity tomorrow, January 11. Half of the 1002 schools and kindergartens closed during the day yesterday started their activity today, according to the Ministry of Education.