Mongolia risks complicity by not arresting Putin, ICC warns

Moldova1, 3 September 2024 9:20

Human rights activists claim that Mongolia risks becoming “complicit” if it fails to arrest Vladimir Putin, who is internationally sought for war crimes.

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12:50
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12:40
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12:10
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15:40
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15:20
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13:50
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12:00
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11:50
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11:40
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9:50
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9:50
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12 September 2024
18:20
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18:10
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16:30
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16:30
The new ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, was confirmed in his position after the Moldovan authorities verified his activity. Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi told Jurnal TV that although Ozerov has been involved in controversial statements throughout his career, no specific statement has targeted the Republic of Moldova in a way that would create diplomatic problems.
13:40
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12:00
Six judges from the Republic of Moldova are leaving the system. Among them is Rodica Berdilo, the judge who annulled the results of the 2018 elections for Chisinau City Hall, but also magistrate Victoria Sanduța, who came to the attention of the judicial inspection for critical posts on social networks. President Maia Sandu signed a decree to this effect on September 11. Today, the decree was published in the Official Gazette.
10:50
At the 4th Summit of the Crimea Platform, the Republic of Moldova reiterated its firm support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, underlining its steadfast commitment to restoring peace in the country and throughout Europe. The Parliament Speaker of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, present in Kiev, said that the peace that our country currently enjoys is due to the heroism and devotion of the Ukrainian people.
9:20
A devastating fire broke out this night at a warehouse located on Mihail Sadoveanu str. in Balti municipality. The call to Service 112 was registered at 01:25. Several fire crews were sent to the scene, informs the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU).
9:10
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, who steered economic growth during the 1990s but was later jailed for human rights abuses stemming from a bloody war against Maoist rebels, died on Wednesday, September 11, reports Reuters. He was 86.
11 September 2024
18:40
The Chisinau government approved the signing of a financing contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB), in the amount of 200 million euros, for the implementation of the Forest Development Program Project in the Republic of Moldova.
16:40
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Ankara's firm support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, stressing that the return of Crimea to Ukrainian control is a requirement of international law. The statement was made in a video message addressed at the Crimea Platform Summit, which is being held in Kyiv.
14:10
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11:30
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11:30
The Republic of Moldova will host on September 17, 2024 a ministerial conference within the Moldova Partnership Platform, a continuation of the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova initiative, launched by Germany, France and Romania in March 2022, announced the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Mihai Popșoi.
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9:10
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9:00
It turns 23 years since the attacks committed by members of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network in New York and Washington. About three thousand people died when terrorists hijacked 4 planes, and caused more than 10 billion dollars in damage. After these attacks, the West began the fight against terrorism, which, according to international experts, continues today.
10 September 2024
19:50
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana was awarded the NATO Order “Meritorious Service” today, in recognition of “exceptional activity in service of the North Atlantic Alliance”. The decoration ceremony took place at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels and was hosted by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
17:20
The Moldovan athletes, who made an entire country proud, returned from Paris, where they won two medals at the Paralympic Games. The members of the national team were welcomed at the Chisinau International Airport by the state leadership, members of the federations and the laureates' relatives with flowers, applause, hugs and of course the brass band.
16:50
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved, during the meeting on September 10, the model and text of the ballot paper for the republican constitutional referendum of October 20, 2024. The length of the ballot paper is 330 mm and the width is 160 mm.
13:50
Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Vasnetsov was released from his position based on a decree issued by the leader of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin. The new ambassador is Oleg Ozerov, appointed by another decree.
13:40
A 14-year-old boy from the Republic of Moldova was transported this morning by a SMURD helicopter from Chisinau to Bucharest.
11:20
The Minister of Justice, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, emphasized the importance of lawyers in promoting the rule of law and access to justice, during the International Conference of the Union of Lawyers from the Republic of Moldova. Veronica Mihailov-Moraru said that, for the current Government, the fulfillment of the commitments made towards citizens and European partners is a priority. In this context, the minister encouraged lawyers to strengthen cooperation of professions.
10:20
The Republic of Moldova could resume direct purchases of natural gas from Gazprom, if the Russian concern offers an advantageous price. This was announced by the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, during a show on TV8.
9:00
He witnessed the transformations that shaped Hungary from the socialist period to the final stage of the process of joining the European Union. We are talking about the Moldovan Oleg Damașcan, who got to know this country for the first time in 1984 and which over the years has become his second home. Settled in Budapest, Oleg lived and worked in various sectors, closely observing the impact of European Union membership on the economy, and education, but also on the labor market. In a recent interview, he shared his impressions of these transformations. He emphasised the importance of this process in the case of the Republic of Moldova, which, he believes, will only benefit.
8:50
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics announced on Sunday, September 8, that a Russian military drone had crashed on his country's territory and that violations of NATO territory had increased. Bucharest and Warsaw made similar announcements. Latvia, which was under Soviet rule but is now a member of the European Union and the Atlantic Alliance, maintained strained relations with Moscow after independence. Relations have not improved since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. In turn, Poland and Romania argue for the right to use air defense against Russian missiles and drones.
9 September 2024
21:20
The number of Ukrainian refugee children attending schools in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, is on the rise.
21:10
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has overcome cancer following her chemotherapy treatment. She has announced her intention to resume limited participation in public events in the coming months, according to The Guardian, as cited by Digi24.
21:00
Political asylum seekers in the Republic of Moldova are experiencing poor conditions at the accommodation centre operated by the General Inspectorate for Migration.
19:50
The Republic of Moldova has announced that it will not facilitate the transit of Jewish pilgrims to Uman, Ukraine, this year.
19:20
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) will soon present a draft law addressing the exceptional situation in the agricultural sector, Minister Vladimir Bolea announced during the “At 360 Degrees” program on Radio Moldova.
19:10
Starting in 2025, tickets for road transport will also be available for purchase online through the "e-Bilet" information system, according to representatives of the National Road Transport Agency.
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