Moldova
The President of Finland called approximately 65 wars and conflicts a sign of a new era of darkness. He called for the creation of a security system against new Russian attacks.
Moldova has offered Ukrainian businesses rail transit to Romania with a 50% discount. The countries plan to modernize the routes.
Ukraine will share combat experience, technologies, and knowledge in the field of defense with Moldova. The agreement provides for joint projects and will remain in effect for five years.
Vasile Tofan will meet with the Ukrainian leadership and take part in an economic forum. The purchase of gas from Ukraine will also be discussed.
Searches were conducted in Moldova as part of an investigation into preparations for violent riots and the recruitment of young people through fake accounts.
The decision was made after a Geran strike drone carrying explosives crashed near a house in the Telenești district. According to Sandu, the war waged by Russia continues to put the lives of Moldovan citizens at risk.
A drone carrying explosives fell 100 meters from a house in the Moldovan village of Chiștelnița. Chișinău will declare the Russian diplomat persona non grata.
A Ukrainian border guard is suspected of fatally shooting a detainee in Odesa region in July 2024. The court remanded him in custody\r\nwithout bail.
Ukraine is negotiating with Poland and Slovakia to move customs checks abroad because of attacks by Russian drones. Kyiv seeks to conclude an agreement quickly.
The European Parliament discussed protecting shipping after six attacks by allegedly Russian drones in ten days. The EU will strengthen monitoring and pressure.
A 49-year-old Kyiv resident said that border guards hit him with an oar and tried to drown him while he was crossing to Moldova. Lubinets appealed to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
During the pursuit of a man, a boat carrying two Ukrainian border guards ended up on the Moldovan bank. They were detained by their Moldovan colleagues.
A drone crashed and exploded in a field near Codreni Noi in Moldova’s Dondușeni District. The circumstances of the incident are being established.
Russian strikes on Odesa region damaged homes, an energy facility and an enterprise, injuring four people. Moldova recorded four cases of airspace violations.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin called on the EU to open the remaining clusters for Ukraine and Moldova. He called this a strong signal of support for Ukraine.
According to NATO estimates, Russia lost more than 50,000 military personnel in September, up to 28,000 of whom were killed. At the same time, Ukraine’s losses amounted to around 5,000.
The law enters into force on October 13 and expands the use of the languages of Indigenous peoples and national minorities in education. Schools will be able to obtain the corresponding status.
Marta Kos announced plans to open two more negotiating clusters for Ukraine. The day before, the Council strengthened the educational rights of national minorities.
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.
The EU is preparing intergovernmental conferences on the accession of Ukraine and other countries and seeks to open the internal market and competitiveness clusters for it. The decision depends on the law on national minorities.
Putin did not receive a congratulatory telegram from Trump on October 7. At the same time, the Kremlin expects a phone call between the presidents.
The Prime Minister of Georgia criticized the European Commission’s assessment of the country’s European integration. He stated that Tbilisi is ahead of Ukraine and Moldova.
Moldovan border checkpoints are creating protected areas for evacuating people in the event of drone attacks. Some Moldovan staff are being withdrawn from checkpoints in Ukraine.
EU ambassadors paved the way for the start of negotiations on the single market and competitiveness. Hungary abandoned its blockade over minority rights.
Ambassadors from the 27 EU countries are discussing scenarios for a large-scale hybrid attack with casualties. The talks intensified after an explosive drone was discovered in Leipzig.
Military representatives of all 32 NATO countries arrived in Kyiv for talks with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Alliance reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
EU ambassadors have agreed to send letters on opening clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine and Moldova. An official decision is expected on October 13.
Johann Wadephul said that Putin may have plans concerning Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states and Poland. He called Russia's imperialism a threat to Europe.
The United States will invest $130 million in the new Strășeni–Gutești cross-border power transmission line. The project is intended to strengthen Moldova’s energy independence.
Kaja Kallas reported a surge in Russian hybrid attacks and violations of European airspace. Three drones crossed Moldova's skies.