In Bulgaria, pro-Russia parties exploit EU skepticism to gain ground, while pro-Russian narratives undermine EU aspirations in Georgia & Moldova confronts alleged vote-buying.
The region held a ‘congress of deputies of all levels’ after Moldova required Transnistria firms to pay import duties to the central budget from January.
Meeting Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Zelenskyy reiterated calls for Western fighter jets and said his govt was preparing future meeting to discuss Ukrainian peace proposals.
More than 40 European leaders gather in Moldova, situated 20 km away from Ukrainian territory, to show support as Kyiv prepares a counter offensive against Russian invasion.
Moldova faces more political upheaval after top court removed President Igor Dodon and appointed an interim head, Pavel Filip, who has called for fresh elections.
Corporate bonds are priced as a spread over the risk-free rate. In India, the reference risk-free rate is unreliable as large institutions are mandated to buy and hold government bonds.
After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
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