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President Maia Sandu said the deal will help thwart what she says are increasing attempts by Moscow to destabilize the region Moldovan President Maia Sandu signed a defense cooperation agreement with France during her visit to Paris on Thursday.

The currency continues to plunge amid record inflation despite several rate hikes by the central bank The Turkish currency continued to decline on Monday, falling below 28 lira against the US dollar, marking its lowest level on record. The currency is down more than 50% against the greenback so far this year.