Moldova

U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Pyatt supports the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine after the contract expires. The EU is preparing for the end of the contract and plans to completely abandon Russian energy resources by 2027.

Ukraine still needs to rationalize electricity consumption throughout the day. Electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova are projected to total almost 17 thousand MWh.

Gas companies from four EU countries warned the European Commission of the risks of stopping gas transit through Ukraine. Slovakia is negotiating with Gazprom, but the EC refuses to participate in the discussion.

Almost 400 settlements in 16 regions of Ukraine are without power due to the weather. Despite the absence of outage schedules, Ukrenergo urges to save electricity from 8:00 to 22:00.

The EU Council imposed sanctions against 16 individuals and 3 legal entities for destabilizing actions of the Russian Federation abroad. The restrictions include asset freezes and a ban on entry to the EU.

The Ukrainian power grid remains in a significant power deficit after 12 massive attacks by Russia. To compensate for the deficit, electricity is imported from 5 countries in the total amount of 21,226 MWh.

Following the December 13 Russian missile and drone attack, Ukraine has introduced blackout schedules. It is planned to import 15,898 MWh of electricity from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova.

As a result of the 12th massive missile and drone attack by the Russian Federation, power facilities in several regions of Ukraine were damaged. The weather left 198 settlements in 5 regions without electricity.

The Moldovan parliament introduced a 60-day state of emergency due to the threat of gas supplies to Transnistria being cut off in 2025. The country remains energy vulnerable due to its dependence on the Kuchurgan power plant.

Starting April 2025, Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines will resume scheduled flights from its base in Chisinau. The company launches flights to 8 European destinations, including Paris, Barcelona, and Larnaca.

The European Commission will provide funding to Estonia, Norway, Finland, Poland and Latvia to protect their borders from drones. The decision was announced by Ursula von der Leyen after a conversation with the Finnish Prime Minister.

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on European countries to unite against Russia's hybrid attacks. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in countering threats ranging from cyberattacks to disinformation.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains at a high level, with hourly outages being implemented. Due to the weather, 9 settlements in the Odesa region have been left without power, and energy imports continue from 5 countries.

The survey showed a significant increase in Ukrainians' trust in Donald Trump - from 10. 1% to 44.6%. The most trusted foreign leaders are Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej Duda, with 65% each.

The Government of Moldova has developed an action plan in case of an energy emergency due to the suspension of gas transit from the Russian Federation through Ukraine. The plan identifies "vital" institutions that will not be disconnected from the power supply.

In Ukraine, 66 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to weather conditions. Electricity consumption increased by 2.8% compared to the previous day, and a significant power shortage remains.

Moldova will receive drone interceptors from the European Union in 2025. This will help the country prevent unauthorized flights of foreign UAVs over its territory.

At the December 19 summit, EU leaders plan to reaffirm their support for Ukraine and Moldova. At the same time, they will condemn the actions of the Georgian authorities to suppress protests and suspend European integration.

Access Operations on the border with Moldova have been fully restored after a technical failure of the Moldovan Customs database. Checkpoints in the Odessa and Vinnytsia regions have been operating normally since 16:15.

Border crossing operations with Moldova have been temporarily suspended due to malfunctions in the Moldovan customs database. Problems have arisen at the checkpoints in Odesa and Vinnytsia regions.

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report active maneuvering of enemy UAVs over the southern and central regions of Ukraine. Drones move along certain routes from Odessa region to Kiev region.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with Romania over Russia's interference in the electoral process. Declassified data confirms the Kremlin's attempts to influence democratic processes in the EU and NATO countries.

In Ukraine, hourly power outages continue to operate due to damage to the power system. Electricity is imported from five countries with a total volume of 14,514 MWh.

On December 6, from 03:00 to 06:00, All Access Operations will be suspended at the Mayaki-convenient-Palanka checkpoint. The reason is a power outage for technical work.

Moldova has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector due to problems with gas supplies. The president dismissed the minister of energy due to late purchase of cheap gas.

During the new year and Christmas holidays, passenger traffic across the border is expected to increase to 120 thousand people per day. The Border Guard Service advises you to plan your trips in advance and check your documents.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has declared his rejection of new agreements such as the Minsk agreements. Russia is seeking to create a world of zones of influence and dictate new rules by force.

Ukraine continues to experience high electricity consumption, with blackout schedules in place in all regions. It is planned to import 12,447 MWh of electricity from five neighboring countries.

The President of Ukraine enacted the NSDC's decision to impose sanctions on Georgian authorities who support the Rutin policy. Zelensky called on international partners to act in the same principled manner.

Romanian intelligence services have uncovered a large-scale Russian campaign to support candidate Kelin Georgescu through TikTok. More than a million euros were spent on promotion through a network of paid accounts.