Moldova

France reaffirms its unwavering support for Moldova's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity amid growing fears that Transnistria could become a new flashpoint.

The Romanian president said that because of Russia's war in Ukraine, Europe is facing the worst situation since World War II.

Putin is being prosecuted for war crimes and will face a military tribunal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Moldova has decided to suspend the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, citing russia's withdrawal from the treaty.

France and Moldova will sign defense and economic cooperation agreements during Moldovan President Maia Sandu's visit to Paris on Thursday.

The UK proposes to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a loan or bond to provide financing to Ukraine, with the expectation that they will be reimbursed when Russia pays reparations.

An attack by enemy Shahed drones in Khmelnytsky region resulted in the disconnection of power to more than 14,000 consumers in 30 settlements, and later 2,500 homes were left without electricity.

France invites Ukraine's allies and the NATO Secretary General to an online meeting on March 7 to develop proposals to strengthen support for Ukraine.

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During the period of martial law in Ukraine, border guards exposed more than 380 organizers who helped people cross the border illegally, with most attempts made in Moldova and Romania.

The head of Moldova's Information and Security Service has warned that Russia intends to interfere in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in Moldova to undermine the country's European integration and keep it in Russia's sphere of influence.

Due to Russian shelling in the Donetsk region, the mine was de-energized and 16 workers were brought to the surface.

President Zelenskyi held a daily conference call to hear from the Chief of the Armed Forces about the audit of the Armed Forces and the rotation of brigades, grain exports, and rescue operations after the attacks.

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office will soon visit Moldova to discuss the resolution of the Transnistrian problem and confidence building between the parties for the benefit of all people living on both sides of the Dniester.

The Moldovan Foreign Ministry responded that Lavrov and the Kremlin regime have no right to lecture about democracy and freedom, given the unprovoked attacks on their neighbors.

In Ukraine, more than 350 consumers in 4 settlements were deprived of gas supply due to damage to a steel gas pipeline in Kharkiv region, and 144 residents of apartments in Odesa were left without electricity due to a drone attack.

Ukraine provides emergency assistance to the Polish power grid operator by supplying 400 MWh of electricity due to increased consumption in Ukraine due to cloud cover, which reduces solar energy output in some regions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that all countries of Southeast Europe will participate in the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

European defense and foreign ministers will meet in Paris to further discuss support for Ukraine and protect Moldova from Russian destabilization.

Ukraine's energy system remains reliable despite Russian attacks, thanks to strengthened air defense, large-scale repairs of energy facilities, and a shift in Russian tactics to more targeted attacks.

Ukraine's Air Force has updated its air raid alert app with a new secure algorithm, but warns that due to the threat of ballistic missiles, people must rely on multiple sources of alerts to protect themselves.

Citizens of Moldova tried to smuggle USD 100,000 across the Ukrainian border but were detained by border guards.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for a peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian issue and opposes any destabilizing external interference, advocating the withdrawal of russian troops from Moldova.

The leaders of Ukraine and Moldova discussed russia's attempts to destabilize the situation in Transnistria and effective tools to counter Russian influence.

Tensions in the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova pose a risk of further Russian provocations, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

Russia's State Duma will consider Transnistria's appeal to Russia for help due to Moldova's economic blockade of the separatist region.

Ukraine completed the transition to European electricity trading rules by holding the first joint monthly auction for access to interconnectors with Moldova.

Ukraine exported excess electricity to Poland on an emergency basis due to lower-than-expected consumption despite cooler temperatures.

Zelenskyy warned that if russia survives its aggression against Ukraine and Putin remains in power, Moscow will try to destabilize other countries, such as the Baltic states and Moldova.

Moldova has extended temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians until March 1, 2025, and the protection will be automatically extended, as well as the validity of the recipient's identity document.