Ukraine and Moldova signed protocols to simplify and speed up border crossing for citizens and cargo, aimed at increasing efficiency using European practices.
The Economist magazine named Greece the Country of the Year for its successful economic reforms and recovery from the debt crisis. The country continues to develop despite past difficulties.
Turkish President Erdogan has made Sweden's accession to NATO a condition for the United States to approve Turkey's request to buy F-16 fighter jets and called on Canada to end its arms embargo on Turkey.
Moldova intends to withdraw from almost all CIS agreements by the end of 2024. The technical termination is already underway, but there will be no final declaration.
A thermal power plant in eastern Ukraine was hit twice, damaging equipment, but the electricity generated is currently meeting consumer demand despite the increased load on the grid in winter. The weather left 81 settlements in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions without electricity.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine proposes to use the Transcarpathian section and the Slovak border to avoid queues when leaving Ukraine, with the Smilnytsia checkpoint being less congested.
Moldovan farmers are demanding a stable mechanism to limit imports of grains and oilseeds from Ukraine amid concerns about market balance and export risks. Earlier, they protested against the import policy by marching in Chisinau.
Power supply continues to be restored in three regions of Ukraine after weather-related outages.
Belgian Army Chief of Staff Admiral Michel Hofmann warns that Russia may open a second front in Europe and calls for preparations in response to Moscow's shift to a military economy.
Turkish President Erdogan said that the EU will slow down the accession process of Ukraine and Moldova, noting that Turkey has faced political delays in its own long-standing application to join the bloc.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports that there is currently no shortage of electricity, and that electricity production meets consumer demand, despite the fact that some TPP units are undergoing repairs. Electricity consumption remains high despite warmer weather, which reduces peak loads.
An FSB agent nicknamed "Skif" is sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to recruit informants and an SBU officer to gather intelligence in Odesa region.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports no electricity shortage despite high consumption in winter.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Europe has 5-8 years to strengthen its military capabilities amid a potential reduction in the US presence and growing threats from Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy congratulated Georgia and Moldova on receiving EU candidate status, viewing it as a joint step towards the EU, as well as the start of accession negotiations for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy congratulated Georgia and Moldova on receiving EU candidate status, viewing it as a joint step towards the EU, as well as the start of accession negotiations for Ukraine.
Lithuanian President Nausėda emphasizes the importance of unanimity in EU decision-making, warning against abuse of the principle, and emphasizes the historic chance to start EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.
European Council President Charles Michel calls on the EU to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros and open accession talks, emphasizing the need for collective strength and determination.
Ukraine is facing a difficult situation in the power system, there is no shortage at the moment, but cold weather and high level of outages may cause problems in the future; Ukrenergo calls for economical use of electricity.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stripped pro-Russian leader Alexandru Kalinin of his citizenship for recruiting into the armed forces of a foreign country, which is illegal under Moldovan law. Kalin, who supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is also under EU and Canadian sanctions for attempts to destabilize Moldova.
Moldova has suspended the entry of vehicles at the Mayaki - Palanca - Udobne, Starokozache - Tudora checkpoints due to bad weather and congestion in the Causeni area. Earlier, the passage of trucks, including those heading to Romania, was suspended.