Moldova

DPSU spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported that most attempts of illegal border crossing occur outside border crossing points, but no increase in their number is recorded. Most such attempts are at the borders with Romania and Moldova.

Border guards in Mohyliv-Podilskyi exposed a sham marriage between a 35-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman for illegal departure. The couple did not know elementary facts about each other; the woman admitted that she received UAH 50,000 for helping evade mobilization.

Maia Sandu believes that Russia wants to influence the elections in Moldova in order to establish controlled leadership. This will allow the Kremlin to use Moldova in the war against Ukraine, dragging it in.

The Environmental Inspectorate urged not to burn car tires, as it harms the environment and health. Violations are punishable by fines ranging from 1,200 to 15,000 lei.

In Bukovyna, a man was detained while trying to cross the border with Moldova, hiding in the oil tank of a truck. He was detained at the Mamalyga checkpoint.

European Commissioner Marta Kos believes that Ukraine has realistic prospects of joining the EU by 2030. She compared it to the accession of the Balkan countries to NATO.

The Moldovan Parliament has decided to hold early elections on September 28. A tense struggle for influence is expected between the pro-Western PAS and the coalition led by Stoianoglo.

Ukraine and Moldova are considering the idea of restoring railway communication between Chisinau and Odessa, which will pass through Transnistria. Security will be a key issue.

In Odesa region, border guards detained men on a hydro scooter who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. The organizer of the scheme from Prykarpattia received $7,500.

Ukrainian weightlifter Olga Ivzhenko won gold in the snatch (93 kg) and bronze in the biathlon total (201 kg) at the European Championship in Chisinau. The competition will last until April 21.

The President of Ukraine strongly condemned the Russian strike on Sumy, which killed 34 people and injured 117. The ballistic missile strike hit the city center on Palm Sunday.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine invited diplomats to the site of the tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, where civilians, including children, were killed. Foreigners witnessed the consequences of criminal terror.

Ukraine was supposed to start negotiations on joining the EU this week. Hungary has blocked this process, but there is hope for a June compromise.

Victor Ponta said he would stop exporting Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports to protect local farmers. He also plans to increase defense spending and support Moldova in the event of aggression.

Unexpected snow in April covered various regions of Moldova, including Chisinau, Ungheni, and Hincesti. Residents are sharing photos and videos of the snowfall on social networks.

The investigation revealed that Russia is likely behind the parcel explosions in Great Britain, Germany and Poland. Homemade incendiary devices were hidden in parcels with sex toys.

A soldier who was wanted for a traffic accident with serious consequences in the Kyiv region has been extradited from Poland. He was hiding from justice, first in Moldova, and then in Poland.

Moldovan authorities are stepping up investigations into pro-Russian politicians following the detention of the head of Gagauzia. She is suspected of corruption related to the financing of the pro-Russian bloc.

"Ukrzaliznytsia" resumes online ticket sales after a malfunction, but passengers complain about problems. Instructions on purchasing, returning, and what to do in case of a lost ticket.

Bashkan of Gagauzia, Evgenia Gutsul, was detained in Chisinau. She is charged with facilitating the illegal financing of the "Shor" party.

On the R-30 highway, a bus traveling on the Odesa-Chisinau route collided with a tractor. There were 27 passengers on the bus, fortunately, no one died, the drivers are sober.

The President of France stated about the growing attempts by Russia to destabilize Moldova. Macron noted the regular violations of the country's airspace by Russian drones and attacks on democratic institutions.

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the Russian military attaché and his deputy in Bucharest as persona non grata. The decision was made due to violations of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Customs rules in neighboring countries differ from those in Ukraine, particularly regarding duty-free import of goods and products. In the EU and Moldova, there is a limit of 300 euros, and for cigarettes - only 40 pieces.

In Romania, the wreckage of a Russian drone with an active warhead was found near the border with Moldova. Experts plan to detonate an explosive charge in a controlled manner to ensure the safety of the local population.

President of the European Council Costa insists on the EU's participation in negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia poses a global threat not only to Ukraine but to the entire European security.

Two drones violated Moldova's airspace near the border with Ukraine on Sunday evening. The incident occurred three days after a previous violation, when one of the drones exploded in the country.

Russian advance south of Pokrovsk has slowed over the past two weeks. ISW believes that the occupiers may reorient their offensive to Kostiantynivka in the spring or summer of 2025.

Russia has reduced its military presence in Transnistria to 2,500 people, of whom 1,000-1,500 are Russians. Most of the military are guarding weapons depots, while the rest have been withdrawn through Chisinau.

President Zelensky said at the Munich conference that slow help from allies has led to the loss of territory. russia is facing a shortage of troops, having pulled them from different regions of the world.