US Secretary of State supports Moldova and Ukraine against Russian aggression
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Moldova with plans to show strong support for the country's Western aspirations.
- Polish Prime Minister announces reinforcement of borders in response to Russian aggression.
- Tensions rise as Ukraine is given the green light to attack Russian-based military sites.
European news today talks about different countries and their positions on important issues. Emmanuel Macron from France thinks Ukraine should be able to attack specific Russian military sites. Germany and Italy disagree with this idea. France and Germany want the EU to focus on their economic priorities first, like having a bigger budget and less strict rules for businesses. Spain's Minister Teresa Ribera said they won't make any political deals with certain European leaders. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also said they won't change the border lines between Israel and Palestine without agreement. Portugal might recognize Palestine soon. Czechia wants allies to help Ukraine with ammunition. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is visiting Moldova to support them against Russia. Moldova is trying to diversify its natural gas sources and improve democracy. Moldova is also a candidate to join the EU. Blinken's visit shows strong US support for Moldova. He will also attend a NATO meeting in the Czech Republic to discuss how to help Ukraine against Russia. The Biden administration is concerned about Russian interference in elections, using tactics like hacking and spreading misinformation. Blinken plans to offer support to Moldova for energy independence and democracy during his visit.