Moldova

The President of Ukraine invited the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, to the Ukraine - South-Eastern Europe summit. Sandu confirmed her participation in the event.

The Constitutional Court of Romania has rejected George Simion's request to cancel the elections. Nicușor Dan, who won the elections, will assume the duties of president.

A military man and his accomplice from Kharkiv were detained in Kyiv, who for 50 thousand dollars promised evaders unhindered departure through the checkpoint in special transport. They have already been chosen a preventive measure.

Solidarity Lanes have become a lifeline for the Ukrainian economy, providing exports of €61 billion and imports of €150 billion. Ukrainian scientists have resumed research for the development of the agricultural sector.

On May 17, a Russian drone hit a passenger bus in Sumy region, killing 9 people. Ombudsman Lubinets stated that international law is not in effect, and the impunity of the Russian Federation leads to new crimes.

In Kyiv region, the organizer of the scheme of illegal border crossing was detained. He sold certificates for $1000 and organized transportation to Moldova for $7000. The злоумышленнику faces up to 9 years of imprisonment.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, discussing support, strengthening air defense, and investments in drone production. He also held talks with the leaders of Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Sweden.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Rosen Zhelyazkov and discussed a ceasefire and security guarantees. They also talked about the completion of the Khmelnytskyi NPP and cooperation in the Black Sea region.

António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen assured of their support for Ukraine and emphasized the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. This is being done to force Putin to negotiate for peace.

Volodymyr Zelensky met with Maia Sandu to discuss ways to achieve peace and strengthen cooperation. They also talked about energy security and the impact of elections in Europe.

In western Ukraine, the SBU detained 10 people involved in organizing 5 schemes for illegal border crossing for those liable for military service. The cost of services reached 15 thousand dollars.

13 countries of the Council of Europe have signed the Convention on the Protection of the Legal Profession. Ukraine is absent among them, although it was expected that it would be one of the first to ratify the document.

A man was detained in Kyiv for organizing illegal border crossings to Moldova for $16,000. He was also involved in a case of assistance in being discharged from military service.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, announced the relaunch of the EU enlargement process in the Western Balkans. He confirmed the requirement for candidate countries to implement reforms to meet EU standards.

A joint operation by the SBU and the SBGS exposed a criminal group that organized the illegal departure of men of conscription age abroad. The route ran through Moldova, and the fee was from 8 thousand dollars.

According to the ranking of the organization "Reporters Without Borders", global press freedom has deteriorated. Ukraine is ranked 62nd, between South Korea and Brazil.

Marta Kos declared her support for the opening of Cluster 1 for Ukraine and Moldova in the EU. The European Commission positively assesses Ukraine's progress in reforms for accession.

ENTSO-E has allowed Ukraine to increase electricity exports to the EU to 650 MW. This will help balance the energy system and increase profits from trade.

The EU does not rule out separating Moldova's accession process from Ukraine's due to Hungary's resistance. Only Budapest opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, blocking negotiations.

Border guards detained a man who was planning to swim across the river in a wetsuit to get to Moldova. He got to the river by carpooling and had only documents with him.

Boris Pistorius assured Ukraine of further support from Germany. The Minister of Defense emphasized that Ukraine's defeat would be a threat to NATO and peace in Europe.

Nicusor Dan emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and the need to increase Romania's defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP by 2030. He also noted the role of the Kogalniceanu airbase for US influence.

London condemned the Russian Federation's attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which resulted in civilian casualties. It was emphasized that this happened during peace negotiations in London.

European diplomats condemned Russia's massive strike on Kyiv, which resulted in deaths. They expressed support for Ukraine and called for increased resistance to the aggressor.

Law enforcement officers of Ukraine and Moldova exposed a criminal organization that distributed psychotropic substances in slimming pills. More than 150,000 tablets were seized.

In 2024, Berlin recorded 77 attacks on asylum seekers and 8 cases of damage to housing. 34 people were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incidents.

Ukrainian weightlifter Anastasia Manevska became a bronze medalist at the European Championships in Chisinau (up to 87 kg), lifting 235 kg in total. This is her fourth consecutive "major" EC medal; she previously won three silvers.

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.