Moldovan president since 2020, reformer and PAS founder
The prime minister has chaired an emergency Cobra meeting as Britain faces a fifth heatwave, widespread drought and rising wildfires. Ministers, the Met Office, Environment Agency and UKHSA have discussed extending a framework to curb retail sales of disposable barbecues, boosting firefighting resources and measures to protect water supplies and health services.
Moldovan Prime Minister Munteanu has stepped down, saying he can no longer govern according to his principles. President Sandu will consult parliament to appoint a successor; a caretaker government remains in place while a new cabinet is formed. The move follows ongoing scrutiny over a state aviation company and governance questions.
Ukraine has seen ongoing international backing amid Russia's invasion, with leaders pledging new aid and steps to bolster Kyiv's defenses. Drones and missile strikes continue, hitting targets across Ukraine and Russia, while regional summits and high-level visits underscore a coordinated response to the conflict.
Moldova has named a new prime minister with broad support from President Maia Sandu and the governing party. The move follows the resignation of the previous PM, amid ongoing efforts to advance EU membership talks and implement reforms.
A drone crash near Moldova’s southern border with Ukraine has heightened regional security concerns. Moldova has summoned Russia’s ambassador for consultations and condemned the incident as a violation of sovereignty after debris suggested missile-capable technology. Bulgarian and Romanian authorities are monitoring similar drone activity along their borders amid ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.