Moldova
The Russian dictator set a task for 2026 at a secret briefing: the breakup of NATO and the EU from within. Moldova plays a key role in this, where Moscow is interfering in the elections.
Due to Russian strikes on ports and vessels, Ukraine’s grain exports fell to 30% of the required volume at the beginning of August. Minister Vysotskyi said that without restoring the operation of the Black Sea ports, exports would not exceed 50%.
Ukraine has appealed to the EU for a grant of approximately €220 million for farmers. The European Commission confirmed that it had received the request and is monitoring the blockade of the Black Sea.
In the morning, Chisinau Airport was evacuated after a report of a bomb threat, which turned out to be false. The checks have been completed, and the airport has resumed normal operations.
Anatolie Nosatii interrupted a NewsMaker journalist who began her question in Russian, saying that he did not understand. He asked her to rephrase it in Romanian and praised her command of the official language.
Ukrzaliznytsia has agreed to reduce the cost of transit for Ukrainian cargo through Moldova by 50% until the end of the year. This will help\r\nexporters reduce costs and use alternative routes to the ports.
Moldova will provide Ukraine with a 50% discount on transit rail freight shipments through the end of 2026 due to Russian attacks in the Black Sea. Also, starting August 17, the Kyiv–Chisinau train route will change to facilitate more convenient transfers to the airport.
The European Commission confirmed that there are no short-term risks to electricity supplies in Europe. Solar generation and coordination among countries are helping to maintain the balance, but the situation remains tense.
Border guards detained a 19-year-old woman who attempted to take 3 kg of psychotropic substances, concealed in nine tins formerly containing stewed pork, to Moldova at the "Starokozache" border crossing point.
Ukraine is considering transporting grain by rail through Moldova to the Romanian port of Constanța. Kyiv is asking Chișinău for a 50% discount on tariffs, while Moldova is demanding guarantees regarding volumes.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the violation of airspace after a drone crashed in the village of Crocmaz. She called it a direct consequence of Russia's war, which threatens people's lives.
On August 9, a combat aircraft exploded in the village of Crocmaz, Moldova. It crashed into a tree at a height of 2.5 m; there were no casualties, but households were damaged. This is the first case of its kind in the country.
Moldova is preparing proposals to provide Ukraine with 20 locomotives. The ministers discussed competitive transportation costs and new routes to the Port of Constanța.
Fragments of a combat drone were found near the settlement of Crocmaz in Moldova after a powerful explosion. No one was injured as a result of the object's fall and the fire.
Traffic to certain crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in Odesa region has been restricted due to Russian strikes. Entry into Moldova is possible through two crossing points, while exit is possible through only one.
A drone of an undetermined type exploded in Bulgaria near the border with Romania. There were no casualties or damage, and an investigation is underway.
Fragments of a Geran-2 drone were found in Moldova's Cahul District. They were sent for examination, and the police continue the investigation.
Ukraine and Moldova jointly assessed the hydrological situation on the Dniester due to a significant decline in water levels. The State Water Resources Agency restricted water use for 92 consumers in the river basin.
Moldova's Reintegration Bureau called on Tiraspol not to reduce the water discharge from the Dubăsari reservoir, which could disrupt the operation of the water intake in Coșnița. Kyiv and Chișinău agreed to reduce the discharge from the Novodnistrovsk reservoir to 85 cubic meters per second due to drought, and Tiraspol accused them of provoking a crisis.
In Moldova, on the evening of August 4, an electricity deficit is expected due to the heat, which has led to increased consumption. Authorities have urged residents from 21:00 to 23:00 to turn off appliances and prepare for possible outages.
The President of Ukraine stated that Russian drones are hunting people in Kherson and called on the world to cooperate. He emphasized that the Russian war must not spread to other countries.
Residents of Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions tried to illegally cross the border with Moldova in a Volkswagen, breaking through the barriers. During detention, they resisted and inflicted bodily injuries on a border guard.
Nuclearelectrica will import electricity from Ukraine via Energocom to cover the deficit caused by the shutdown of Unit No. 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The cooperation reflects the long-term partnership between Romania and 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.