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Finland partially reopens traffic at the border with the Russian Federation. MAEIE statement

The Finnish authorities announce that the Vaalimaa and Niirala border crossing points on the border with the Russian Federation will be reopened. The decision will come into force starting tomorrow, December 14, and will be valid until January 14, 2024. According to the information, the other border crossing points with Russia remain closed.

In this context, the MAEIE recommends Moldovan citizens to follow the announcements of the Finnish Border Guard – Frontpage | The Finnish Border Guard (raja.fi). People facing an urgent situation can call for consular assistance at the phone line of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Stockholm +46 769 423 423.

We remind you that, on November 28, Finland announced that it was temporarily closing all border crossing points with Russia.

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Ukraine is ready to provide aid to the affected localities in the Republic of Moldova
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Ukraine is ready to provide aid to the affected localities in the Republic of Moldova

Ukraine is ready to contribute with equipment and rescuers for the liquidation of the consequences of the heavy rains that fell in the last days in the Republic of Moldova. The statement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sibyha, during a press conference in Chisinau.

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Igor Grosu, about the new Russian ambassador in Chisinau: "Let's see if he promotes friendship between countries"
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Igor Grosu, about the new Russian ambassador in Chisinau: "Let's see if he promotes friendship between countries"

The Chisinau authorities have no reason not to accredit the new ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, told TV8. According to the official, the rejection of Ozerov's candidacy would serve as a basis for Moscow to victimize itself and accuse Chisinau of acting against the Russian Federation. The clarifications were made in the context in which Oleg Ozerov made controversial statements during his career and allegedly had links with the Wagner paramilitary group.

EU will offer Kiev a loan of up to 35 billion euros
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EU will offer Kiev a loan of up to 35 billion euros

Update: 13:25 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sept. 20 announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) to Ukraine as part of a $50-billion pledge by the G7, reports The Kyiv Independent.