Moldova

Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova agreed to strengthen trilateral cooperation to counter Russia's attempts to destabilize the region, with Ukraine urgently needing to strengthen its air defense against Russian air terror.

U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker is planning a visit to Romania to discuss with officials and business representatives the country's contribution to regional cooperation, emergency assistance to Ukraine in the energy sector, and long-term investments in infrastructure in Romania and Ukraine.

Russia's massive missile and drone strikes on civilian targets and critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine are Putin's response to those who believe that peace with him is possible, the European Commission says.

In the morning, the damage limited the power supply to all consumers in Kharkiv region, while restrictions on industry continued in Kryvyi Rih. No electricity exports are planned.

Moldova and the U. S. discussed Moldova's role in contributing to Ukraine's economic recovery through infrastructure development, including roads and railways, hosting companies involved in Ukraine's recovery, and attracting investment to develop Moldova's economy.

Russia is trying to terrorize Zmeinyi Island in the Black Sea to disrupt the functioning of the navigation corridor, as the recommended sea routes run along the island.

On April 1, the JCET 2024 international exercise with the participation of military personnel from Romania and the United States starts at the training grounds of the National Army of Moldova.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the candidacy of Oleksiy Danilov for the post of Ukraine's ambassador to Moldova.

Former NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov is being considered for the post of Ukraine's new ambassador to Moldova by the Presidential Office.

This week, the artillery of the National Guard of Ukraine performed nearly 1,300 firing missions, destroyed more than 30 enemy positions, and neutralized enemy equipment and personnel in the southern sector.

President Zelenskyy convened the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to address serious challenges, including Russian terrorists' attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, the need to strengthen air defense capabilities, and intensifying efforts with partners to replenish weapons and ammunition stocks more quickly.

Founded in 2015, the Mir Foundation supports low-income families, children of military personnel and people with disabilities. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the foundation has expanded its activities by organizing evacuations and humanitarian aid to the victims.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mark Shevchenko as Ukraine's ambassador to Moldova.

The eChezhda service for trucks has added new features, including marking of vehicles carrying humanitarian aid, a new list showing trucks that have entered the checkpoint based on registration, and displaying license plates, booking dates, times and serial numbers for trucks in different queues, with license plates hidden for security reasons for special trips.

Due to Russian missile attacks that damaged thermal and hydroelectric power plants, electricity supply is limited in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv region. However, there may be restrictions in two other regions.

Moldova's border police have not confirmed reports that a Russian missile flew over its territory during Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on the night of March 29, saying that their airspace surveillance systems did not record any unauthorized crossing.

The Ukrainian Air Force does not confirm reports of Russian missiles crossing the airspace of other countries.

Power outage schedules are in effect only in Kharkiv region, but restrictions may be applied in Odesa and Khmelnytsky regions due to increased consumption.

Ukraine's priority is to defeat Russia on the battlefield and help Moldova defeat Russian propaganda on the information front.

Moldova's Constitutional Court has overturned a law that banned a pro-Russian party linked to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor from running in the elections. Members of the party are also allowed to run in the elections, despite Shor's conviction for fraud.

Border guards detained a minibus driver who tried to smuggle 8 men of military age from different regions of Ukraine to Moldova for €8,000 per person, for which he faces up to 9 years in prison.

Due to grid constraints, Kharkiv and Odesa regions are subject to emergency outage schedules, but electricity imports from 5 countries are planned, and no shortage is expected in the power system.

The World Bank has approved a $1. 5 billion loan to Ukraine to help restore the economy, finance priority social and humanitarian expenditures, and implement reforms aimed at European integration and economic growth.

Ukraine plans to import a record amount of electricity, while no exports are planned, as the power system is stable and no shortages are expected despite Russian attacks.

Ukrainian intelligence operations at sea, including the liberation of Zmeinyi Island and the destruction of Russian ships, significantly reduced the number of Russian attacks from the sea and pushed the enemy fleet back, ensuring security not only for Ukraine but also for neighboring countries such as Moldova.

Baltic leaders call on NATO members to reintroduce conscription and significantly increase military spending to Cold War levels to deter potential Russian aggression.

Additional security restrictions have been introduced near the border with Moldova in Vinnytsia region, including entry restrictions for men aged 18 to 60 and a ban on certain activities such as fishing and hunting within 500 meters of the border.

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring up a bill to provide aid to Ukraine after the Easter recess, as stated by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul.

The head of the Odesa regional state administration said that the russian "contingent" in unrecognized Transnistria does not pose a threat to Ukraine, as Ukraine has built fortifications on the border and controls the entire border area.

The Moldovan parliament approved the Declaration on the country's European integration, calling EU accession a national priority and emphasizing the benefits it will bring in terms of sovereignty, democracy, economic development and social policy.