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The ex-Soviet republic of Moldova and Russia have settled their gas dispute for the time being by signing a new five-year supply contract. In the course of the dispute the Republic of Moldova also negotiated a supply contract with Poland. Commentators see the episode as instructive on several levels.

The disputes between the UK and the EU as a result of Brexit are coming to a head. On Friday negotiators will once again meet to seek solutions for the controversial Northern Ireland protocol and the fishing dispute between London and Paris. Commentators see reasons for the two sides to stick to their guns but also for them to overcome their differences.

Large groups of migrants tried to break through the border between Belarus and Poland on Monday, but Polish border guards forced them back using tear gas. Poland has so far rejected external help. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Belarus to stop the "cynical instrumentalisation of migrants" and pushed for new sanctions. Commentators demand action instead of just words.