Last year, Russia sold stolen grain in Africa, Asia, and Europe to finance the war. About 40% of the illegally exported products went to Egypt.
The Russian attack on the Dniester HPP led to transboundary pollution of the river with technical oils. Ukraine and Moldova are coordinating actions to clean the water.
Moldovan artist Dan Bălan gave a concert in Chișinău, for the first time in a long time. The audience noted his changed image: thick curly hair and glasses.
Three of the four individuals detained in Moldova in connection with the preparation of contract killings in Ukraine, allegedly orchestrated by Russian special services, have been placed under arrest for 30 days. Among them is the suspected organizer of the scheme, who acted on the instructions of Russian special services.
A three-year-old Ukrainian girl, abducted by her father in October 2025, has been found in Moldova. The girl was handed over to her mother, and the father was detained for extradition to Ukraine.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, the M-13 highway from Agafiivka to Platonove has been temporarily closed since 6:30 PM on February 6, 2026. Drivers are urged not to travel and to be careful on the roads.
Due to a failure in Moldova's customs databases caused by a blackout, traffic was temporarily suspended at the border with Ukraine. Movement was fully restored after the central databases resumed operation.
Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Recean announced the stabilization of the country's energy system. Specialists have already restored the operation of key power lines and substations in most regions.
A massive power outage has occurred in Moldova, including the capital Chisinau. Moldova's Minister of Energy stated that the cause is serious problems in the Ukrainian power grid.
In Odesa region, the temporary traffic ban for all types of transport on the M-13 highway has been lifted since 6:00 PM on January 28. This became possible due to the stabilization of weather conditions.
Advisor to the President of Romania Dana Nicușor, MEP Eugen Tomac, announced readiness for negotiations on unification with Moldova. This decision depends on Chisinau's will and the support of partners.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that she would vote for unification with Romania if a referendum were held. She believes this would help protect the country's democracy from Russian pressure.
Restoration work continues near Korosten after a locomotive was hit by an enemy UAV. A number of passenger trains are running on a bypass route with delays of up to 7 hours.
In the Zhytomyr region, a freight train derailed, damaging the track and causing an emergency situation with passenger train No. 45/46 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod. The driver and assistant driver of the freight train, as well as one female passenger, were injured.
In Odesa region, bus traffic is being launched through two checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border, which previously operated only for passenger cars. This will allow for quick adjustment of passenger routes and reduction of the load on individual directions, and the number of buses that can be processed at the Mohyliv-Podilskyi – Otaci checkpoint has also been increased.
For the first time since 2022, the Odesa-Chisinau railway connection has been restored. Demand for tickets was extremely high, with 60% sold in the first 3 hours.
The Parliament of Moldova has denounced the agreement with Russia on cultural centers, which will lead to the closure of the "Russian House" in Chisinau. The decision was supported by 57 deputies due to violations of Moldovan airspace by Russian drones.
The Russian company Lukoil transferred the fuel terminal at Chisinau Airport for free use due to US sanctions. This will ensure a stable supply of petroleum products for aircraft.
The Moldovan government has decided to close the Russian Cultural Center in Chisinau, known as the "Russian House. " The Minister of Culture stated that under the guise of cultural events, Russians were undermining the country's sovereignty.
Moldova is delaying the accreditation of the Russian ambassador in Chisinau due to his behavior, which does not comply with diplomatic norms. Moldova's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, stated that the ambassador acts as if he is already accredited, but his actions do not always conform to diplomatic customs.
Former MP Iryna Kormyshkina, her husband, and son were removed from a plane at Chisinau airport after her husband reacted inappropriately to a flight attendant's remark. Kormyshkina's husband had previously been notified of suspicion of money laundering and a pre-trial restraint measure had been chosen.
Former MP Iryna Kormyshkina was detained at Chisinau airport along with her son while attempting to fly to Vienna. The reasons for the detention and arrest are currently unknown.
Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced his resignation, stating that his mandate ends simultaneously with the mandate of the current government. This decision was made after his party's victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that Russia has launched a hybrid attack on Chisinau to use Moldova in its war against Ukraine. She emphasized that the Kremlin will seek new methods of influencing the country to destabilize the situation.
Pro-Russian oligarch Plahotniuc, extradited to Moldova, may testify about joint schemes with Poroshenko, including scrap metal smuggling to Transnistria.
Ukraine evacuated 48 citizens, including women and children, as well as 9 Palestinians from Gaza. Two evacuees were injured and received medical assistance.
The European Union is preparing to begin technical work on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova, despite Hungary's ongoing blocking of accession negotiations. The European Commission has proposed adjusting the rules to circumvent Hungary's veto, by starting technical work in several "clusters" even without an official decision.
The party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu, PAS, received 50. 20% of the votes in the parliamentary elections. The total voter turnout was 52%, and the results were announced after 100% of the protocols were counted.
Moldova's Central Election Commission has processed 98. 94% of protocols, with the PAS party leading with 49.84% of the votes. The police warned against unrest and detained three individuals for preparing destabilization.
Moldovan police detained three individuals, including two brothers, who coordinated groups from the left bank of the Dniester, for preparing mass riots after the elections. Pyrotechnic and flammable materials, which were planned to be used to provoke panic, were seized from the detainees.
