Moldova's parliamentary elections and Trump's Gaza plan - Monday brief
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In Moldova’s parliamentary elections, President Maia Sandu’s party secured victory with a significant lead. And the White House unveiled US President Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip.
Read more about what happened on Monday, September 29.
Sandu triumphs in Moldova elections
On Sunday, September 28, parliamentary elections were held in Moldova. The party Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, won by a significant margin.
RBC-Ukraine reports how the world is reacting to the results of Moldova’s elections.
Hostage release and amnesty for Hamas: White House unveils Trump’s plan for Gaza
Trump’s plan envisions Gaza becoming a "deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors," as well as undergoing extensive reconstruction for the benefit of its residents.
According to the proposal, if both sides agree, the war would be immediately halted. Israeli forces would withdraw to an agreed-upon line to prepare for the release of hostages. All military operations, including airstrikes and artillery shelling, would be frozen until the conditions for the phased troop withdrawal are met.
Ukrainian strikes hit key Russian factory: Neptune missiles target Elektrodetal
Ukraine has confirmed the strike on the Elektrodetal factory in Russia's Bryansk region, which manufactures products for the Russian military.
"At night, our Neptune missile successfully struck the Russian Karachev Elektrodetal plant. One more link in the enemy's supply chain has been eliminated," the statement says.
Germany to deliver 2 more Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine by end of 2025
Germany is preparing to transfer two more modern Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. Their delivery is scheduled to take place by the end of 2025.
Ukraine plans to sell surplus weapons to boost defense industry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing agreements on the controlled export of arms.
"There are already arrangements regarding four export platforms: the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We will be preparing the relevant agreements," the president added.
Tusk slams Trump’s statement on regaining Ukrainian territories
US President Donald Trump’s statement about Ukraine liberating the occupied territories may indicate his intention to shift responsibility for ending the war onto the EU, stated Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
"Behind this strange optimism lies the intention to reduce US involvement and shift responsibility for ending the war onto Europe. Better the truth than illusions," Tusk wrote.
Pentagon plans to double missile production for possible war with China - WSJ
The Pentagon plans to significantly increase the production of missiles and combat systems to prepare for a possible armed clash with China.
Hungary bans 12 Ukrainian news outlets
Hungary has banned 12 Ukrainian news outlets. Budapest took this step in response to Ukraine’s ban on two pro-Russian Hungarian news agencies.
This concerns the following outlets:
- tsn.ua
- oboz.ua
- anons-zak.com.ua
- ungvar.uz.ua
- zakarpattya.net.ua
- pravda.com.ua
- hromadske.ua
- nv.ua
- lb.ua
- insiderinfo.com.ua
- uaonline.com.ua
- eurointegration.com.ua .
