In the first two months of 2026, 244 cases of drug smuggling and over a ton of precursors were detected. The majority of violations were recorded at the border with Poland.
Deputies adopted a declaration due to water pollution as a result of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian HPP. The aggressor's actions are recognized as a direct threat to the health of the Moldovan population, its pollution is a direct consequence of Russia's armed attack.
In 2025, the EU recorded 540 cases of manipulation, 147 of which were created using AI. Ukraine became the main target of the attacks, and 30% of the interventions are attributed to Russia.
Ukraine and Moldova are jointly eliminating Dniester pollution with oil products after Russian attacks. The SBU has opened a case, and specialists are conducting constant monitoring.
Moldovan border guards discovered a drone near the border. Specialists decided to neutralize it.
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry condemned the oil spill caused by the Russian attack on the Novodnistrovsk HPP. The river pollution threatens the water supply for 80% of the country's population.
Due to Russian shelling, oil products in the Dniester River exceeded the norm by 2. 5 times. The pollution is moving towards Odesa and threatens Moldova's drinking water intake.
Due to an oil spill after the shelling of a HPP in Ukraine, Moldova has introduced an ecological emergency regime for 15 days. The pollution threatens the water supply of the neighboring country.
The Hungarian Prime Minister's headquarters uses videos with prisoners of war and Russian aid to boost ratings. Orban builds his campaign on Kremlin narratives and criticism of Kyiv.
Moldovan authorities have engaged the army and are requesting EU equipment for collecting oil products. The river contamination with technical oils resulted from a Russian attack on the Dniester HPP.
Traffic is prohibited on the Kyiv - Kharkiv - Dovzhansky road due to the flooding of the crossing. Separate routes have been developed for passenger cars and trucks.
The Russian attack on the Dniester HPP led to transboundary pollution of the river with technical oils. Ukraine and Moldova are coordinating actions to clean the water.
President Nausėda considers Ukraine's and Moldova's EU membership within four years to be realistic. Sandu called the de-occupation of Transnistria a condition for accession.
Singer MamaRika returned from Dubai via Egypt and Moldova due to flight cancellations. Her husband Serhiy Sereda helped organize the complex route home.
Péter Magyar accused the prime minister of involving Russian special services to interfere in the election process. The opposition figure demands the immediate expulsion of the agents from the country.
European suppliers are reducing oil product exports to Ukraine due to an oil shortage. Experts predict a rise in gasoline prices to 80 hryvnias.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
Russian dictator Putin instructed Sergey Kiriyenko to deal with Hungary to help Viktor Orbán win the parliamentary elections. Kiriyenko maintains ties with the campaign organizers of Orbán's party.
European Commissioner Marta Kos proposes revising the EU accession methodology to accelerate Ukraine's membership by 2027. This is intended to prevent the Kremlin from exploiting a security vacuum.
Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland and the Polish police commented on the detention of 91 Ukrainian citizens. This happened during an operation to verify the legality of foreigners' stay and search for individuals.
Polish police detained 91 Ukrainian citizens during a two-day operation to strengthen migration control. In total, 1944 people were identified and 147 foreigners wanted by law enforcement agencies were detained.
The Moldovan government has introduced a heightened alert regime in the energy sector for 60 days. The decision was made on March 4 due to events in the Middle East.
Ukraine's desire for accelerated accession to the European Union has met with resistance from EU governments unwilling to open a "Pandora's box" of problems. President Zelenskyy seeks accession by 2027 as part of a peace agreement, but member states express skepticism.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce licensing for the import of grapes, wine, and spirits from Moldova. This is in response to restrictions on the export of Ukrainian poultry.
A 30-year-old man tried to cross the border with Moldova at the Novi Troyany checkpoint, disguised as a woman born in 1954. He was exposed by border guards during a document check.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
People's Artist of Ukraine Sofia Rotaru commemorated the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion by publishing a touching post. The photo shows a destroyed street where blue and yellow flowers have grown among the ruins.
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to work and earn. It's not about superprofits, but rather about survival. Rostyslav Korobka, Vice President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke about the main challenges facing entrepreneurs today and ways to overcome them.
