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.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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