Increased security measures at the Lithuanian-Russian border. Bridge between the two countries closed to traffic

Increased security measures at the Lithuanian-Russian border. The bridge between the two countries, which represents the state border, is closed to car traffic. Because of the tense geopolitical situation, but also because of the growing flow of migrants arriving here via Belarus, officials in Vilnius have tightened border controls with Belarus as well. Checks have been steadily tightened since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Klaus Iohannis: NATO Summit decisions - an increased commitment to strengthening Moldova's resilience and security

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday that the decisions taken at the Vilnius Summit, as Romania had advocated, reflect NATO's increased commitment to strengthening Moldova's resilience, security and defence capabilities, Agerpres reported.

War in Ukraine // Ukrainian army makes progress near Bahmut

Kiev has been under siege from Russian-launched kamikaze drones for the second night in a row. According to the head of Ukraine's military administration, air defences shot down 11 of the 15 Russian-launched Shahed drones. Air alerts sounded for more than two hours in several areas of Ukraine as President Volodimir Zelenski was in Lithuania for the NATO summit.

Maia Sandu discussed Moldova's energy independence with USAID Deputy Administrator

Moldova's energy independence and connection to European energy systems were discussed today at the Presidency during a meeting between Head of State Maia Sandu and Erin McKee, Assistant Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for the Europe and Eurasia Office. The president welcomed USAID's request to the US Congress to provide more assistance to Moldova.

Mircea Geoană: Moldova's partnership with NATO could deepen

NATO is open to a deeper partnership with the Republic of Moldova, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geaonă told Radio Moldova in Vilnius. In this regard, the North Atlantic Alliance has received concrete requests from the authorities for certain projects it needs, he said.

"European Village Express": 399 projects worth about 170 million lei to be implemented

The executive will identify new funding opportunities for projects aimed at developing towns and rural areas. Thus, at the initiative of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments to the Single Programme Document (SPD) for the years 2022-2024, which will be supplemented with projects selected under the National Programme "European Village Express" - a continuation of the National Programme "European Village".

Zelenski insists on security guarantees and a clear invitation from NATO. Stoltenberg: "The war in Ukraine has global ramifications"

Political leaders of the North Atlantic alliance launch the NATO-Ukraine Council today. Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski met ahead of the council's first meeting. The allies propose a multi-year package to modernise Ukraine's armed forces and drop the Membership Action Plan. In this way Ukraine gets a shortcut. The plan represents a set of military and political standards that were applied by other Eastern European states before they were accepted into NATO. Ukrainian President Zelenski insists on security guarantees and a clear invitation from the alliance.

NATO Summit // G7 states to ratify long-term security arrangement with Ukraine

G7 member states are set to ratify a long-term security arrangement with Ukraine at Wednesday's NATO summit, reports the BBC. The agreement will include military aid with defence equipment, troop training and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, the BBC reports.

Nicu Popescu, following the Vilnius meeting: "It is important to develop our airspace protection capabilities"

The Moldovan authorities are working with the North Atlantic Alliance to strengthen the capacity of the National Army, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, after the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Vilnius. The Moldovan head of diplomacy stressed the importance of developing our airspace protection capabilities.

Correspondence from Vilnius// Volodimir Zelenski arrives at NATO Summit

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski made his appearance on the second day of the NATO Summit in Vilnius. He is due to hold a press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg shortly. Ahead of the event, the Kiev leader said he had three priorities for today's agenda.

Maia Sandu congratulates the young weightlifters, who achieved performances at the European Championship: "I wish them to reach the Olympic podium"

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has sent a congratulatory message to young weightlifters who won 21 medals at the European Weightlifting Championships. The head of state thanked the coaches and organisers of this championship - for the first time held in Moldova.

NATO asked Russia to withdraw its troops and ammunition from the territory of the Republic of Moldova

The heads of state and government of NATO allies attending the North Atlantic Alliance Council Summit in Vilnius have called on the Russian Federation to withdraw its troops and ammunition from Moldova. At the same time, the Alliance also sent a message of support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country.