Moldova
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.
President Nausėda considers Ukraine's and Moldova's EU membership within four years to be realistic. Sandu called the de-occupation of Transnistria a condition for accession.
Singer MamaRika returned from Dubai via Egypt and Moldova due to flight cancellations. Her husband Serhiy Sereda helped organize the complex route home.
Péter Magyar accused the prime minister of involving Russian special services to interfere in the election process. The opposition figure demands the immediate expulsion of the agents from the country.
European suppliers are reducing oil product exports to Ukraine due to an oil shortage. Experts predict a rise in gasoline prices to 80 hryvnias.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
Russian dictator Putin instructed Sergey Kiriyenko to deal with Hungary to help Viktor Orbán win the parliamentary elections. Kiriyenko maintains ties with the campaign organizers of Orbán's party.
European Commissioner Marta Kos proposes revising the EU accession methodology to accelerate Ukraine's membership by 2027. This is intended to prevent the Kremlin from exploiting a security vacuum.
Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland and the Polish police commented on the detention of 91 Ukrainian citizens. This happened during an operation to verify the legality of foreigners' stay and search for individuals.
Polish police detained 91 Ukrainian citizens during a two-day operation to strengthen migration control. In total, 1944 people were identified and 147 foreigners wanted by law enforcement agencies were detained.
The Moldovan government has introduced a heightened alert regime in the energy sector for 60 days. The decision was made on March 4 due to events in the Middle East.
Ukraine's desire for accelerated accession to the European Union has met with resistance from EU governments unwilling to open a "Pandora's box" of problems. President Zelenskyy seeks accession by 2027 as part of a peace agreement, but member states express skepticism.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce licensing for the import of grapes, wine, and spirits from Moldova. This is in response to restrictions on the export of Ukrainian poultry.
A 30-year-old man tried to cross the border with Moldova at the Novi Troyany checkpoint, disguised as a woman born in 1954. He was exposed by border guards during a document check.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
People's Artist of Ukraine Sofia Rotaru commemorated the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion by publishing a touching post. The photo shows a destroyed street where blue and yellow flowers have grown among the ruins.
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to work and earn. It's not about superprofits, but rather about survival. Rostyslav Korobka, Vice President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke about the main challenges facing entrepreneurs today and ways to overcome them.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Hungary's and Slovakia's ultimatums should be addressed to the Kremlin. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia and the importance of investing in Ukraine's defense industry.
The occupiers were unable to collapse the energy system thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian energy workers and the support of international partners.
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.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the detention of a group that was preparing contract killings of prominent Ukrainians and foreigners under the supervision of Russian special services. Among the potential victims was Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The National Police thwarted a plan by Russian special services to destabilize Ukraine. An agent-combat group that was preparing a series of high-profile assassinations has been detained.
In Odesa, an indictment has been sent to court against a group that illegally took orphaned children abroad for adoption. The perpetrators trafficked at least 13 children, disguising their activities as "hosting programs."
The program for the voluntary return of compatriots to Russia recorded an anti-record in 2025, relocating only 27. 6 thousand people. The number of resettlers has been constantly decreasing since the beginning of Russia's "SMO," which deepens the demographic crisis in the country.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova conducted operation "Rubicon", liquidating a transnational drug network. 104 people were detained, 34 drug laboratories and 74 warehouses were uncovered.
On the M-15 highway (Odesa – Reni), the movement of freight transport, buses, and minibuses is temporarily restricted due to bad weather. Passenger cars move without restrictions, and checkpoints operate as usual.
Georgia's "friendliness" rating towards Russia increased from 15 to 19. 4 points over the year, according to a study by a Russian institute. The country is now in the category of "Relatively friendly/unfriendly communication regimes."
The State Border Guard Service is restricting traffic through checkpoints on the border with Moldova starting at 5:00 AM on February 18, 2026. The restriction applies to freight vehicles and passenger transport due to severe weather conditions.