Moldova delivers vital energy aid to Ukraine as new prime minister visits Kyiv
Moldova announced a 700,000 euro ($830,000) aid package for Ukraine on Feb. 10 to help the country cope with ongoing disruptions to its energy system caused by Russian attacks, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.
"The first batch of equipment is already in Ukraine today," Svyrydenko said, thanking the Moldovan government for its support "in this difficult energy situation."
The assistance includes generators, transformers, conductors, medical equipment, and transport.
The announcement coincided with Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu's first official visit to Kyiv on Feb. 10, during which he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Svyrydenko.
The visit comes as Moldova and Ukraine seek to deepen cooperation on European integration and regional security amid Russia's war, which has heightened pressure on countries across Eastern Europe.
"On behalf of the people of Moldova, I bring a clear message of solidarity," Munteanu said upon arrival. "We stand with Ukraine as neighbours and friends, united in our commitment to a just and lasting peace and to our shared EU future."
Together with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu, we paid tribute to the fallen heroes at the Wall of Remembrance here in Kyiv. We will always honor the courage and sacrifice of our Defenders.
— Yulia Svyrydenko (@Svyrydenko_Y) February 10, 2026
Remembrance is action. We must carry forward their… pic.twitter.com/R1juUNZwzr
Munteanu said discussions with Ukrainian officials will focus on the path to EU membership, bilateral cooperation, and regional security. Both countries have accelerated EU integration efforts since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Before entering politics, Munteanu was a businessman and lived in Ukraine for more than 20 years, where he witnessed the start of the full-scale war.
He was appointed prime minister after President Maia Sandu's pro-European Action and Solidarity Party won Moldova's parliamentary elections in 2025, held amid concerns over Russian interference.
Moldova, a small landlocked country bordering Ukraine and Romania, has faced increased security and political pressure since the start of Russia's invasion, including destabilization efforts linked to Moscow.
