Moldova
Ukrainian airlines operate 131 leased aircraft out of 152, which is 86% of the fleet. The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating cases against 5 airlines over the interpretation of lease payments as royalties.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Moldova discussed infrastructure projects and border control. The parties agreed to seek solutions to speed up border crossing.
Vasile Tofan held his first conversation with Serhiy Koretsky, assuring support for Ukraine. The sides agreed to intensify the construction of the Kosăuți-Yampil bridge and manage water resources due to the critical water level in the Dniester.
Ukraine and Moldova have agreed to temporarily maintain water discharge from the Dniester hydroelectric complex at a level of 85 cubic meters per second. This is due to the critically low water level of the Dniester because of the drought in July 2026.
In July, vegetables from the borscht set, including potatoes, carrots, and beets, rapidly became cheaper. At the same time, prices for some berries and greenhouse crops remain unstable due to weather conditions.
The quadrilateral meeting was dedicated to the development of ports in the Danube region and the transit of Ukrainian products. The parties agreed to increase the capacity of ports and infrastructure.
Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev stated that the current situation with fuel is not a systemic shortage, but logistical difficulties due to Russian attacks. He considers it unlikely that the price of gasoline will rise to 100 hryvnias per liter, as this would require a simultaneous combination of several crisis factors.
Alina Poloziuk won bronze at the World Championships in Hong Kong, defeating three-time world champion Martina Batini in the quarterfinals. This is the first medal in the history of Ukraine at the World Championships in women's foil.
The border agencies of four countries signed a declaration on supporting the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the EU. The document provides for strengthening cooperation in the field of security and the implementation of European standards.
The COELA working group did not approve the results of the screening of clusters 2 and 3 due to Hungary's position. The issue has been postponed to September 1, making it impossible to open a new cluster before the summer break.
53 deputies from PAS voted for the new cabinet. Tofan outlined five priorities, including economic development and Moldova's European integration.
Polish fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea for three days. European leaders warn that Russia is preparing for broader aggression.
According to the State Customs Service, the level of illegal cigarette trade rose to 19. 8% in April 2026. The share of smuggled products halved – to 0.8%.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, the president called for strengthening coordination and sanctions. The leaders of the region confirmed support for Ukraine and its European integration.
The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Albania, Croatia and Slovenia. The sides discussed cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia.
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, leaders and high-ranking officials from Moldova, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the "Ukraine – Southeast Europe" summit.
A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.
Moldova and North Macedonia have joined the Coalition of the Willing. Zelenskyy announced that the next meeting will take place in Ukraine.
A Geran-2 type drone fell near a residential building in the Căușeni district of Moldova without exploding. Sappers are to determine further actions, residents have been evacuated.
On July 13, 2026, repair work will be carried out on the Moldovan side of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi – Otaci checkpoint. Possible suspension of vehicle passage.
On Monday, a summit of the "coalition of the willing" will take place in Paris under the chairmanship of France and Britain. They will discuss air defense, security guarantees for Ukraine, and joint military exercises.
On the night of July 13, a Gheran 2 (Shahed 136) aerial object was detected and exploded in Moldova. It flew over the country after Russian attacks on the Odesa region.
Guido Crosetto proposes expanding European defense beyond the EU to include the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, and Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to strengthen cybersecurity and create a center for combating hybrid warfare.
A 44-year-old citizen of Moldova has been notified of suspicion of smuggling cigarettes worth over UAH 15 million. The tobacco products were discovered under a load of strawberries at the "Mamalyha" checkpoint.
A fake about a Belarusian Il-62 crossing the border was spread on social media, citing Flightradar24. The Air Force refuted this, calling the service an unofficial source.
The Ukrainian energy system passed the first month of summer relatively stable, but remains vulnerable. Experts warn of a capacity deficit of up to 2.4 GW due to nuclear power plant repairs and possible new attacks.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
From June 28, the train "Bessarabia" will run daily on the Kyiv-Chișinău route. The departure time from Chișinău has been changed to 19:52 for more convenient connections.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Europe is using negotiations as a deceptive tactic and is preparing for war with Russia by 2030. He also accused the EU of intending to expand its influence over Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia.
Zelenskyy discussed with EU leaders the schedule for opening the next five clusters and a new sanctions package. Ukraine expects to receive the first financial tranche this month.