International

Russia's War on Ukraine: EU Extends Crimea Sanctions

On Monday, the Council of the European Union (EU) extended economic sanctions imposed on Russia in June 2014, following the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.

The extension, announced in a statement, will remain in effect until June 23, 2025, according to Agerpres, citing the EFE agency.

The sanctions target various sectors of the Russian economy and aim to limit activity in the annexed territories. Specifically, they prohibit imports into the EU of products originating from Crimea or Sevastopol, along with investments in infrastructure and finance within these areas. Additionally, restrictions are placed on tourist services originating from these annexed regions.

Furthermore, the sanctions limit exports of goods and technologies destined for annexed Crimea or intended for use in the region's transport, telecommunications, and energy sectors. They also restrict prospecting, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and mineral resources within the annexed territory.

The EU Council justified the extension by citing Russia's ongoing violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement specifically refers to Russia's "unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine," which began in 2022.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

Ecaterina Arvintii

Ecaterina Arvintii

Author

Read more

Presidential elections in Romania // Over 12,600 people voted at polling stations opened in the Republic of Moldova
Elections

Presidential elections in Romania // Over 12,600 people voted at polling stations opened in the Republic of Moldova

Over 79,600 Romanian citizens cast their right to vote, by this time, at polling stations opened for the first round of the presidential elections taking place over three days. At the 59 polling stations opened in the Republic of Moldova, 12,600 citizens voted today. Most Romanian citizens voted at polling stations opened in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - over 11,500, Germany - 10,300 and in Italy about 10,000 people.

Fairs with local products are held in all sectors of Chisinau
Social

Fairs with local products are held in all sectors of Chisinau

Residents and guests of the capital are invited, on Saturday and Sunday, to visit the fairs open in all sectors of Chisinau. According to a press release from the Chisinau City Hall, the events are organized with the aim of supporting local producers and providing the residents of Chisinau with access to seasonal agricultural products and handicrafts.

"A tragic event that marked the history of Ukraine." Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau
Culture

"A tragic event that marked the history of Ukraine." Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau

On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933, a tragic event that marked the history of Ukraine, and in 1946-1947, the history of Bessarabia. This year, the commemoration is held under the theme "Light a candle for the victims of the Holodomor. In the fight for Ukraine, support the soldiers." A commemoration was also held in Chisinau, where participants spoke about one of the worst national catastrophes - the organized famine - which claimed millions of lives.