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Presidents of Serbia, Kosovo keep their distance at Moldova summit after violent protests

The presidents of Serbia and Kosovo insist they want to defuse a crisis in northern Kosovo but show little sign of backing down.

The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023

European leaders meet in Moldova in show of unity against Russia

European leaders are gathering in Moldova on Thursday in a show of diplomatic force designed to put pressure on Russia. It is also an opportunity for Moldova to drum up support for its bid to join the European Union.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 1, 2023

Serbia’s Vucic calls for withdrawal of mayors in north Kosovo

Serbia’s leader suggests ‘the most powerful move’ to resolve the flare-up of the ethnic tensions in northern Kosovo.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023

I’ve come to love Chișinău: my home city in Moldova deserves the spotlight

European leaders visiting the Moldovan capital for a political summit will see a city rich in cultural influences and wine-making history

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

In Moldova, Zelenskiy presses NATO bid, seeks interim guarantees

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed his case on Thursday for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance and urged the alliance to provide security guarantees if membership was not possible for now.

Reuters · Jun 1, 2023

Public spending on asylum system quadruples under Tories, data shows

Spending rise from £550m in 2012 to £2.1bn in 2021, as Sunak prepares to discuss issue with other European leaders

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

Rishi Sunak to warn illegal migration part of ‘unprecedented threat’ to Europe’s borders

PM will also unveil new deal with Bulgaria to crack down on criminal gangs

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Illegal migration top of the agenda as Sunak attends European summit

The Prime Minister will join fellow leaders in Moldova for a meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Moldova to press for accelerated EU membership process at leaders’ summit

Meeting in Chișinău is opportunity to show country is ‘fit for EU membership’, foreign minister says

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

Moldova says Europe summit signals unity in face of Russia's war

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Wednesday a summit of European leaders hosted by her country this week would send an unwavering message of peace and condemnation of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

Reuters · May 31, 2023