Chisinau
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.
A Chisinau court found Vlad Plahotniuc guilty of involvement in the embezzlement of funds from three banks. The oligarch received a long prison sentence in absentia.
An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.
A bomb threat was announced at Chisinau airport, and people were evacuated. The schedule for the arrival and departure of a number of international flights has been significantly changed.
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Due to damage to the Isaccea – Vulcănești line, Moldova wants to introduce a state of emergency for 60 days. The authorities warn of possible rolling blackouts.
Prime Minister Munteanu proposes a 60-day state of emergency due to damage to the power line. Drones were found at the accident site, and demining of the territory is underway.
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.