Maia Sandu
Maia Sandu said that Moldova is ready to accept Ukrainians in the event of a winter humanitarian crisis. Chișinău is also preparing for energy risks.
During Russia's attack on Ukraine, three missiles and two drones flew over Moldova. Debris caused a fire; there were no casualties.
Maia Sandu condemned the Russian strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv, where people were killed and injured. She called for supporting Ukraine and punishing Russia.
Moldova is strengthening its air defense after 39 airspace violations since the beginning of 2026. The EU will allocate €120 million for a medium-range system.
In Chisinau, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and Moldova will become part of a peaceful Europe. He called on the countries to fight together for independence.
The leaders of Ukraine, Moldova and Romania met in Chișinău. They discussed energy, infrastructure, security and European integration.
In Chisinau, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Maia Sandu. The leaders discussed joint security, energy and infrastructure opportunities.
Zelenskyy arrived in Chisinau at Sandu’s invitation. He will hold a bilateral meeting, followed by trilateral talks with the presidents of Moldova and Romania.
The President of Moldova condemned the repeated flight of Russian drones on Independence Day. Five unmanned aerial vehicles were detected over the country during the night.
Maia Sandu linked the violation of Moldova’s airspace to a lack of assistance to Ukraine in intercepting drones. According to her, Russia deliberately sent a drone at least once.
Leaders of the EU, Britain, Luxembourg, Moldova and Estonia, among others, arrived in Kyiv for Independence Day. António Costa, in particular, confirmed his visit.
Three incidents were recorded in Moldova amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. Near Giurgiulești, experts found two craters and debris from a Geran drone.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu supported the decision to facilitate the transit of Ukrainian grain, emphasizing the need to help Ukraine. The government reduced rail transit tariffs by 50%, but farmers are threatening protests.
The Russian dictator set a task for 2026 at a secret briefing: the breakup of NATO and the EU from within. Moldova plays a key role in this, where Moscow is interfering in the elections.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the violation of airspace after a drone crashed in the village of Crocmaz. She called it a direct consequence of Russia's war, which threatens people's lives.
53 deputies from PAS voted for the new cabinet. Tofan outlined five priorities, including economic development and Moldova's European integration.
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, leaders and high-ranking officials from Moldova, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the "Ukraine – Southeast Europe" summit.
Ukraine and Hungary have concluded an agreement on minority rights to open EU negotiations. Sybiha called membership in the bloc the best guarantee for the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia.
President of Moldova Maia Sandu is initiating the creation of an interceptor drone production industry due to the threat from the Russian Federation. Moldova plans to adopt technologies and experience from Ukraine.
A Russian drone hit a residential building in Romania, resulting in civilian casualties. NATO and EU countries condemned the attack and called for a decisive response to Moscow.
Maia Sandu has restored Moldovan citizenship to the former President of Romania, Traian Băsescu. The politician was stripped of his Moldovan passport in 2017.
The Liberal Party of Moldova demands the expulsion of the Russian Ambassador over statements about linguistic pressure in Transnistria. The diplomat characterized the study of the Romanian language as intimidation.
Zelenskyy was inducted into the European Order of Merit for defending EU values. The award was also received by Maia Sandu, Angela Merkel, and the band U2.
Sandu believes that the Russian Federation simplified the issuance of passports in Transnistria to mobilize people for the war. Residents of the region are choosing Moldovan citizenship en masse.
Kaja Kallas announced preparations for Moldova's rapid accession to the EU. According to the head of European diplomacy, changes of government in various EU member states have opened a window of opportunity.
Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.
Zelenskyy stated that threats to the energy system and the ZNPP are comparable to the Chernobyl disaster. The President called on partners for unity against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy, after meeting with Sandu, reported on work to promptly open all six EU clusters. Membership will become a shared success for Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU.
President Zelenskyy stated support for Moldova on security issues, particularly regarding Transnistria, and the development of trilateral formats with Romania. He thanked Sandu for supporting Ukraine and noted the visit on Chernobyl Remembrance Day.
President of Moldova Maya Sandu arrived in Ukraine on April 26 for a meeting with Zelenskyy. She will honor the memory of the Chernobyl disaster victims on the 40th anniversary of the accident.