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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s unexpected appearance at Asia’s largest security conference, the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, overshadowed proceedings, particularly after a contentious speech by China’s defence chief, Dong Jun, on Taiwan. Zelensky urged support for an upcoming peace summit in Switzerland, while expressing disappointment over China’s absence. The conference highlighted global security issues, with escalating tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine taking center stage.

The United States has pledged $135 million in aid to Moldova to bolster its energy security and counter Russian disinformation efforts. Announced by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a visit to Chisinau, this financial support aims to reduce Moldova’s dependency on Russian energy and enhance its democratic resilience. President Maia Sandu thanked the U.S. for the assistance, emphasizing its crucial role in diversifying Moldova’s energy sources and supporting economic stability. This aid package is part of broader U.S. efforts to support Eastern European nations facing increased Russian pressure as they pursue closer ties with the European Union.