Russia-Ukraine war: Desertion cases hit 25,000, HUR claims

More than 25,000 Russian soldiers and officers have deserted the Russian army since late 2024, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) reported on Saturday.

PCRM leaves Patriotic Bloc: What it means for Moldova's new Legislature

The pro-Russian Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM) has announced it will form a separate faction in the new Parliament.

Doctor shortfalls ease as incentives lure Moldova graduates to districts

Half of all medical graduates in Moldova now start their careers in district hospitals, the Ministry of Health says.

US stance on Ukraine: Why Trump won't take a 'decisive stance' against Putin

The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump were very difficult; they were neither a failure nor a success.

Fallen fruit: Why rotting apples pose a major pest risk

Fallen fruit left to rot at the base of trees can become a major source of infection and pests, warns consulting agronomist Daniel Drăgan.

Lukashenko seeks 'great deal' as Belarus eyes end to sanctions

Belarus has proposed talks with European Union countries to normalise relations, in a bid to end the political isolation it has faced since 2020, European diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Bucharest explosion: 66 people housed after fatal apartment block blast

Following Friday's explosion in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, 66 people were given hotel accommodation, and more than 280 received psychological counselling.

Credit reliance surges in Moldova as incomes fail to keep pace

Moldovans are increasingly relying on credit to meet day-to-day costs, as incomes fail to keep pace with high inflation.

High nitrates: Why Moldova’s wells fail water safety standards

More than half of all public water supplies in Moldovan villages have failed quality tests, according to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP).

Zelenskiy and Trump meet to discuss arms, peace prospects

An electrical transformer in Russia's Ulyanovsk region was set alight following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian channels on Telegram reported on Tuesday, 18 October.

Analysis: Why Putin’s historical lecture killed Trump's Peace deal

Vladimir Putin frequently uses opportunities to deliver lengthy, historical explanations of why he believes Ukraine should belong to Russia, referencing events from centuries ago. The Moscow Times reports this.

US will not supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, says Trump

The US will not provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, despite President Zelensky's visit to Washington to secure them.