The European Commission has told #EU member states that both #Ukraine and #Moldova have met the necessary criteria to kick off formal negotiations on their accession to the bloc.

Whilst this means the start of talks should be imminent, diplomatic sources say the Hungarian government is currently blocking the move over concerns Ukraine is unprepared to join the 27-country bloc.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/07/brussels-says-ukraine-and-moldova-ready-for-membership-talks-as-hungary-mounts-opposition

#Hungary #Russia

Via AP

#Interpol and FBI break up a #cyber scheme in #Moldova to get #asylum for wanted criminals

A multinational operation by Interpol and the FBI cracked down on attempts in Moldova to sabotage one of the international police agency's key tools, the Red Notice system, officials said Tuesday. Four people were detained in the eastern European country.

https://apnews.com/article/interpol-fbi-moldova-red-notice-08755a95baae8edac2f9ccc9c4ad1775

Interpol and FBI break up a cyber scheme in Moldova to get asylum for wanted criminals

A sting by Interpol and the FBI has broken up attempts in Moldova to sabotage the international police agency’s Red Notice system. Officials said on Tuesday that four people were detained in the eastern European country.

^{THOMAS ADAMSON (AP News)}