Chisinau
The Zaporizhzhia–Przemyśl and Dnipro–Uzhhorod services are experiencing the longest delays—up to 11 hours. Ukrzaliznytsia warns that the timing is subject to change.
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.
The Foreign Minister said that Russian Houses are used for disinformation, destabilization, and espionage. Ukraine has appealed to governments around the world.
Zelenskyy stated that Russian drones entered Moldova’s airspace twice during his flights through Chisinau. One drone nearly collided with the aircraft.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane nearly collided with a drone while preparing to take off from Moldova.
Moldova’s Foreign Ministry handed the Russian ambassador a protest note over plans to open 16 polling stations in Transnistria. Chișinău approved only one.
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.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, iconic structures in six countries around the world were illuminated in blue and yellow. The displays became a symbol of solidarity.
The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.
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.