Chisinau
In the morning, Chisinau Airport was evacuated after a report of a bomb threat, which turned out to be false. The checks have been completed, and the airport has resumed normal operations.
Moldova will provide Ukraine with a 50% discount on transit rail freight shipments through the end of 2026 due to Russian attacks in the Black Sea. Also, starting August 17, the Kyiv–Chisinau train route will change to facilitate more convenient transfers to the airport.
Ukraine is considering transporting grain by rail through Moldova to the Romanian port of Constanța. Kyiv is asking Chișinău for a 50% discount on tariffs, while Moldova is demanding guarantees regarding volumes.
Moldova's Reintegration Bureau called on Tiraspol not to reduce the water discharge from the Dubăsari reservoir, which could disrupt the operation of the water intake in Coșnița. Kyiv and Chișinău agreed to reduce the discharge from the Novodnistrovsk reservoir to 85 cubic meters per second due to drought, and Tiraspol accused them of provoking a crisis.
Vasile Tofan held his first conversation with Serhiy Koretsky, assuring support for Ukraine. The sides agreed to intensify the construction of the Kosăuți-Yampil bridge and manage water resources due to the critical water level in the Dniester.
Ukraine and Moldova have agreed to temporarily maintain water discharge from the Dniester hydroelectric complex at a level of 85 cubic meters per second. This is due to the critically low water level of the Dniester because of the drought in July 2026.
From June 28, the train "Bessarabia" will run daily on the Kyiv-Chișinău route. The departure time from Chișinău has been changed to 19:52 for more convenient connections.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Patriarch Bartholomew at the Chisinau airport. They discussed Russian strikes on the Lavra and the Patriarch's upcoming visit.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated there was no political motive behind choosing Chisinau airport over Rzeszów. Logistics are determined by the protocol service.
Donald Tusk stated that he would not dictate flight routes to Zelenskyy after his use of the Chișinău airport. Rzeszów, according to him, remains open.
The President of Ukraine met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during a technical stopover. The Office of the President officially confirmed the fact of the conversation.
In Chișinău, a lightning strike caused a fire in the attic of a five-story building; rescuers evacuated 15 people. No one was injured in the incident.
Heavy rains in Moldova have flooded hundreds of homes and damaged roads in 10 districts. Rescue services carried out 65 deployments, and water levels are gradually receding.
Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi stated that there is a lack of support for NATO membership among citizens. According to a poll, 54.5% of Moldovan residents are against the country's integration into the alliance.
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.
Since the beginning of the invasion, the Russian Federation has used more than 13,300 chemical munitions. The intensity of enemy attacks on the battlefield has increased rapidly during 2024.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands that Moscow open the NKVD archives and release data on the repressions. The ministry called on the world to condemn the crimes of the Soviet regime.
In the center of Chisinau, a drunk former Ministry of Internal Affairs official, Anatolie Macovei, fired a rifle at people. The man was detained; he did not have a permit for the weapon.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Ukraine discussed the restoration of relations in Chișinău. The parties are ready for dialogue despite existing diplomatic challenges.
36 countries and the EU have joined the agreement to establish the Special Tribunal in The Hague. The court will be able to try the top leadership of the Russian Federation in absentia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Andrii Sybiha discussed regional security and partnership with Mihai Popșoi. The parties reaffirmed their shared course toward joining the European Union.
Minister Andrii Sybiha will visit Moldova to participate in the meeting of the CMCE. More than 30 states will approve the agreement on the launch of the Special Tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian Federation.
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.
Ruslan Kravchenko called for the creation of an effective Special Tribunal to punish the leadership of the Russian Federation. More than 256,000 crimes of aggression against Ukraine have been recorded.
Transnistria's military potential is limited to local provocations only. In the event of an attack, Ukraine is capable of quickly eliminating the threat with Moldova's consent.
Czechia has become the 23rd state to join the agreement on a special tribunal for the RF. The vote on the document will take place on May 14–15 at a meeting of the Council of Europe.
A damaged object resembling a drone was found on the roof of a building in the center of Chisinau. Police evacuated the residents of the entrance, and specialists are currently examining the find.
Greece became the 22nd state to join the agreement on the creation of a tribunal to punish for aggression.
Finland has officially joined the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine. The document will be put to a vote by the Council of Europe in Chisinau.