Left unnamed, the agency stated that 11 Ukrainian citizens have been indicted for “high treason for joining the Wagner and Redut formations.”
The UN General Assembly, for the 33rd consecutive year, adopted a resolution calling for an end to the decades-long United States embargo against Cuba.
Israel has announced the closure of its embassy in Ireland as relations deteriorated over the war in Gaza
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Moldova and its president, Maia Sandu, on the vote in favour of joining the EU despite accusations of election interference by Russia
“We urge member states to quickly agree on the negotiating framework.’’
“Ukraine may have to wait at least 20 years to become a member of the EU,” said the French politician.
Nicu Popescu complained about years of “hostile actions” by Moscow, noting a media report about a possible spying kit installed on the embassy’s roof.
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Last December, Moldova’s secret service accused Russia of planning to invade the tiny country wedged between Ukraine and Romania, possibly sometime between January and April.
Moldova has been the most affected since the Russian invasion into Ukraine began last year.
