Ukrainian airline SkyUp launches flights from Moldova in April 2025
SkyUp chose the Chisinau Airport in Moldova as it is the closest international hub to Ukraine.
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Transnistria declares economic emergency over Russian gas supply threat
Leader of Moldova's Russian-occupied Transnistria region, Vadim Krasnoselsky, signed a decree on Dec. 9 introducing a 30-day economic state of emergency due to the risk of Russian gas supply disruptions, Newsmaker media reported.
Russian drones, missiles violate Moldova's airspace during strike on Ukraine, Chisinau says
"We strongly condemn the violation of Moldova’s airspace by Russia’s missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure today," Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi said.
Moldova protests to Moscow over election interference, downing of Russian drones
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry protested to the Russian ambassador against "Russia's illegal interference in the elections and referendum in Moldova to distort their results, undermine and delegitimize the democratic process in Moldova."
2 Russian drones found in Moldova ‘endangering Moldovan lives,’ official says
Moldovan authorities found two Russian drones in the Kaushan and Rishkan districts on Nov. 10.
Russia summons Moldova's ambassador over 'hostile' attitude to Russian election observers
The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed that prior to the first round of voting and the constitutional referendum on European Union accession, the Moldovan authorities "unreasonably" denied accreditation to five international observers from Russia.
President Sandu's opponent concedes, days after losing Moldovan presidential election
"This is not a final defeat, it is only a lost battle," pro-Russian political newcomer Alexandr Stoianoglo said three days after the vote.
Russia doesn't recognize Moldovan President Sandu's re-election, Kremlin spokesperson says
"She is not, as far as we understand, the president of her country because, in the country itself, the majority of the population did not vote for her," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Sandu wins in Moldova despite 'unprecedented' Russian interference
In a victory for pro-EU factions in Moldova and beyond, incumbent President Maia Sandu defeated her challenger, Alexandr Stoianoglo, in the country's Nov. 3 presidential runoff. Sandu won on Nov. 3 by a margin of about 55.4% to 44.6%, with 99.9% of votes counted. "We proved that
Sandu wins Moldovan elections, defeating pro-Russian challenger
With nearly 99% of votes counted, pro-EU incumbent President Maia Sandu held a 9-point lead over Alexandr Stoianoglo, according to Moldova's election commission.
Moldova says Russia intends to disrupt expatriate voting in Nov. 3 runoff, Reuters reports
Moldovan officials have warned that Russia might orchestrate disruptive activities, including potential bomb threats, at polling stations across multiple Western nations during Moldova's presidential runoff election on Nov. 3.
Sandu's rival claims support for Ukraine, Moldovan president calls him 'Moscow's man'
Moldovan presidential candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo claimed he would continue supporting Ukraine, a statement dismissed by incumbent President Maia Sandu during a presidential debate on Oct. 27.
How Russia attempted to steal Moldovan election, referendum, and what comes next
Although Russian interference has taken many forms in Moldova since its independence in 1991, the election and referendum results on Sunday shocked many pro-European Moldovans. Despite opinion polls showing clear support for entrenching the desire for EU accession into the country's constitution, the success of the EU referendum came down
Moscow funneled $39 million into Moldova ahead of presidential election in attempt to influence results, Moldovan authorities say
Moscow funneled a total of $39 million in a scheme led by a pro-Russian oligarch aimed at influencing election results by paying ordinary citizens to vote against closer ties with the West, the country's national police chief said on Oct. 24.
Opinion: Moldova's EU integration referendum hangs in the balance, highlighting the dangers of oversimplification
Moldovans headed to the polls on Oct. 20 to elect their next head of state and vote on the future of the country’s European Union integration. With over 99% of the votes counted on Monday, the “yes” vote edged ahead at 50.43%, while the “no” camp, which had
'Unprecedented interference' by Russia, its proxies in Moldova referendum, EU says
Moldova's referendum on joining the EU, which took place alongside elections in the country, occurred under "unprecedented interference" by Russia and its proxies, European Commission spokesperson Peter Stano said.
Moldova's Sandu advances to presidential run-off, winning after 'unfair fight'
"The people of Moldova have spoken: our EU future will now be anchored in the constitution," Sandu said on X. "We fought fairly in an unfair fight—and we won. But the fight isn’t over. We will keep pushing for peace, prosperity, and the freedom to build our own future."
Moldova votes in election, EU referendum amid alleged Russian interference
Moldova's upcoming presidential election and EU referendum on Oct. 20 are seen as critical in determining its future direction toward European Union integration.
Missile fragments found in Moldova by Ukrainian border
It was not the first time that missile and drone debris have been found on Moldovan territory.
Moldova uncovers $15 million Russian-backed plot to influence upcoming elections with bribes and disinformation
Moldovan authorities have revealed a scheme led by a pro-Russian oligarch aimed at influencing upcoming elections by paying ordinary citizens to vote against closer ties with the West.
Moldovan broadcaster's headquarters targeted in pre-election vandalism spree
Moldova's state-owned broadcaster reported on Sept. 28 that vandals had splashed paint across the entrance of its building in the capital, Chisinau. This incident occurred a day after police attributed similar acts to a group trained in Moscow with the aim of destabilizing the upcoming elections. "We are not afraid
Moldova's ex-military chief charged with treason over alleged espionage for Russia
The Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases said on Sept. 18 that Igor Gorgan stands "accused in the case concerning alleged espionage on behalf of Russia."
Controversial Ukrainian lawmaker fled country illegally, authorities confirm
The State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) said that controversial lawmaker Artem Dmytruk illegally crossed the border in Odesa Oblast and entered Moldova.
Opinion: Were the Istanbul peace talks a missed opportunity for Ukraine?
Recent reflections on the Russo-Ukrainian peace talks in Istanbul at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022 offer new insights and perspectives. However, they often overlook a crucial factor: Moscow’s dismal history of honoring political and security agreements with former Soviet republics. Many analyses naively assume the Kremlin
Moldovan parliament reportedly searched in connection to Russian espionage investigation
Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service is conducting a search on the premises of the Moldovan Parliament due to an investigation into a case of Russian espionage, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty's Moldovan Service reported on July 31.
Ukraine and Moldova in talks about returning draft dodgers
Kyiv and Chisinau are discussing the possibility of returning Ukrainian draft dodgers staying in Moldova, some of whom have been granted asylum in the country, Ukraine’s ambassador Marko Shevchenko said on July 23.
Ukrainian soldier reportedly killed trying to illegally cross into Moldova, State Bureau of Investigation says
The bureau said that an investigation into the excessive use of law enforcement authority had been opened regarding the border guard's actions.
More than 23,000 Ukrainians have illegally entered Moldova since beginning of full-scale invasion, RFE/RL reports
According to data seen by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Moldovan service, 7,700 Ukrainian men crossed into Moldova in the first six months of 2024.
Ukraine, Moldova begin EU accession talks in Luxembourg
"We have surpassed the barrier of promise to delivery," Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna told the Financial Times (FT) ahead of the opening of the negotiations.
EU Council confirms accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova to start on June 25
The announcement follows an agreement by EU ambassadors from last week. Officials in both Kyiv and Brussels were pushing for the June starting date before Hungary takes over from Belgium in chairing the EU.
Ukraine suspects 2 Kazakhs in assassination attempt on compatriot opposition activist in Kyiv
Two residents of Kazakhstan, Altai Zhakanbayev and Meiram Karatayev, crossed the border into Moldova on June 18 and were put on an international wanted list, Ukraine's National Police said.
EU ambassadors approve starting accession talks with Ukraine on June 25
EU ambassadors agreed on the framework for the EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, allowing talks to start on June 25, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU announced on June 14.
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