Moldova

Despite the fighting near the key transit point, Russia and Ukraine intend to continue supplying gas to Europe through the Sudzha station.

In Odesa region, border guards detained a couple who tried to smuggle seven men of military age across the border. For their services, the couple received money from the passengers and the organizer of the scheme.

The heat in Romania could destroy up to 90% of the sunflower and corn crop. In Moldova, the losses of these crops due to drought reach 70-100%. The governments of both countries plan to compensate farmers.

Border guards stopped two cars in which the couple was trying to illegally transport seven men of military age to Moldova. The organizer of the scheme was the administrator of a telegram channel, who received from 80 to 120 thousand UAH for each "client".

The apple harvest in key EU countries in 2024 will fall by 11% compared to the previous year. Production will also decline in Ukraine and Moldova, leading to high prices and new opportunities for exporters.

Moldova has introduced an early warning regime in the gas sector due to the risk of gas supply interruptions. Ukraine warned of risks and possible interruptions.

Brovapharma in Brovary has adapted to the war and resumed uninterrupted production of veterinary drugs. The company has maintained its export capacity and continues to pay taxes to the local budget.

The Moldovan Emergency Commission has introduced an alert regime in the gas sector due to the risk of interruptions in gas supplies. The reason was the military actions in the Kursk region, where the Suja gas metering station is located.

The SBU detained a deputy of the Chyhyryn City Council from the banned OPFL while trying to illegally cross the border with Slovakia. He is charged with justifying Russian war crimes and spreading hostile propaganda.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains high, but no blackouts are expected. Due to the hostilities and technical reasons, 487 settlements in different regions are without electricity.

The Polish border has seen an increase in passenger traffic entering Ukraine. In July, the number of people entering may exceed the number of people leaving by 10-15 thousand people a day.

On the border with Moldova, 48 men were detained who were trying to illegally cross the border in a truck. The Border Guard Service reports that most attempts at illegal crossing are made in small groups of 2-3 people.

Border guards detained a KAMAZ truck with 48 men of military age who were trying to illegally cross the border into Moldova. Each had to pay 150 thousand UAH for a "comfortable" trip to the organizer.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine has stabilized. Due to the hostilities and technical reasons, 495 settlements are without power, but no massive outages are expected.

A 42-year-old Moldovan citizen crossed the Dniester River on a dispute and was detained by Ukrainian border guards. He was banned from entering Ukraine for 5 years for illegal border crossing.

The Romanian Ministry of Defense denied the information spread by Russian sources about the arson of a fuel depot by Ukrainian refugees. The ministry emphasized that there had been no fires at fuel depots in the country.

In July 2024, Ukraine exported $3 billion worth of goods, mainly to the EU and China. The most exported products were wheat, rapeseed, barley, and ores, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and China as the main partners.

Two foreigners were detained for attempting to illegally transport 16 men subject to military service to Moldova in a refrigerated meat truck. For their services, they demanded between $6000 and $8000 from each of them.

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 482 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 14,728 consumers.

From August 5 to 23, exercises involving U. S. and Romanian troops are taking place in Moldova. The goal is to develop operational capabilities and increase interoperability of personnel.

In Moldova, 52-year-old MP Iurie Pesat from the Action and Solidarity party died as a result of anaphylactic shock after being stung by a wasp. Pesat was deputy chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Food Industry.

Today, there will be no scheduled power outages, but 96 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to the weather. The Ministry of Energy urges people to use electricity sparingly, especially during peak hours.

There will be no scheduled power outages today. Due to the bad weather, 42 settlements in Lviv Oblast are without power, and power companies have restored power to 8,175 consumers affected by the fighting.

The Moldovan prime minister has said that the country will comply with international legislation on human rights. This is a response to Ukraine's request for extradition of men who left the country due to mobilization.

A court in Chisinau has arrested a member of the Moldovan parliament, Ion Cărăngă, for 30 days on suspicion of treason in favor of Russia. The decision was made in the absence of the accused, who cited his health condition.

In July 2024, Ukraine imported 837. 8 thousand MWh of electricity, which is 2% less than in June. The largest share of imports came from Hungary (45%), followed by Poland (19%) and Romania (18%).

The HACC arrested a lawyer suspected in the case of illegal departure of conscripts abroad. The court set bail at UAH 9.084 million as an alternative to detention.

Police detained the organizer of the 'green corridor' to Moldova. The offender offered to provide an escorted escape abroad for $9000-9300, using radio stations and drones.

The Moldovan Foreign Ministry has declared an employee of the russian embassy persona non grata for activities incompatible with his diplomatic status. This decision is related to the investigation of a case of treason and espionage in favor of russia.

The number of refusals to cross the border to men without military registration documents has stabilized at 15-20 per day. Most men planning to cross the border have the necessary documents.