In Bukovyna, border guards liquidated a scheme of illegal border crossing organized by the deputy mayor of Sokyriany. The official helped draft dodgers travel to Moldova for 7,000 dollars; weapons and ammunition were seized from him.
European investments in Ukraine's defense have significantly increased. The US is ready to do its part, but European partners must take more responsibility for the defense of their continent.
John Healey stated that Russian aggression is not limited to Ukraine, as evidenced by incidents in Poland, Estonia, and Moldova. He emphasized that the security of Europe begins in Ukraine.
The Kremlin applies the same narratives to the Baltic states as it did to justify invasions of former Soviet republics. This creates conditions for possible Russian aggression against NATO in the future.
The leader of Moldova's ruling PAS party, Grosu, announced that businessman Munteanu would be nominated for the post of prime minister.
Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced his resignation, stating that his mandate ends simultaneously with the mandate of the current government. This decision was made after his party's victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
In the first nine months of 2025, foreigners registered 1,648 sole proprietorships in Ukraine. The most active were citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Uzbekistan, with Russians most often ceasing operations.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that Russia has launched a hybrid attack on Chisinau to use Moldova in its war against Ukraine. She emphasized that the Kremlin will seek new methods of influencing the country to destabilize the situation.
The trial of four Moldovan citizens will begin in Paris in February for graffiti depicting coffins and inscriptions about "French soldiers in Ukraine. " They are accused of property damage and attempting to demoralize the French army, which could lead to five years in prison and a fine of up to €75,000.
New FBI documents, released in the US, expose a large-scale corruption scheme involving Petro Poroshenko and Viktor Medvedchuk. Mykola Zlochevsky, who negotiated with Poroshenko to stop international investigations into Burisma, is also implicated.
European Parliament Vice-President Victor Negrescu and 55 MEPs initiated a letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa. They request the immediate start of negotiations on Moldova's membership in the European Union, citing support for Moldova's European future and recognition of the reforms carried out.
In the first nine months of 2025, 225,046 new individual entrepreneurs were registered in Ukraine, which is almost on par with last year's figures. However, the number of closed businesses increased by 11%, reaching 213,293.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof stated that the country does not support accelerating negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU by abolishing the unanimity principle. The Netherlands insists on adhering to the Copenhagen criteria and the unanimity principle, believing that changing the rules is not the way for Ukraine and Moldova to join the EU.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Moldova Maia Sandu in Copenhagen. The leaders discussed their joint movement towards the European Union and the development of trade and economic relations.
The Kharkiv region prosecutor's office exposed a scheme involving "fictitious students" organized by an OPZZh regional council deputy. A 46-year-old vice-rector of a university, together with accomplices, produced forged documents for deferment from mobilization.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council, and the Prime Minister of Denmark. They discussed European integration, the "Drone Wall" initiative, and the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine expects a number of economic decisions from the EU by the end of the year, including a review of duties on agricultural products. The government's main task is to accelerate the country's accession process to the European Union.
Pro-Russian oligarch Plahotniuc, extradited to Moldova, may testify about joint schemes with Poroshenko, including scrap metal smuggling to Transnistria.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may find support in his attempts to hinder Ukraine's accession to the EU, particularly from French President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by European Council President António Costa to change EU accession rules to circumvent Hungary's resistance is meeting opposition from a number of countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Greece.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on strengthening sanctions policy, instructing to extend the validity of expiring sanctions and accelerate synchronization with partners. In September, Ukraine imposed sanctions against 166 individuals and 127 legal entities, and also synchronized British sanctions.
Ukraine evacuated 48 citizens, including women and children, as well as 9 Palestinians from Gaza. Two evacuees were injured and received medical assistance.
The European Union is preparing to begin technical work on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova, despite Hungary's ongoing blocking of accession negotiations. The European Commission has proposed adjusting the rules to circumvent Hungary's veto, by starting technical work in several "clusters" even without an official decision.
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, did not congratulate the pro-European party Action and Solidarity on its victory in the Moldovan elections. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that his political force would congratulate its Moldovan counterparts only after Moldova withdraws from the CIS.
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, about 300 accounts were identified that spread narratives favorable to Russia, mainly on TikTok. Their activities were coordinated by automated bots, which indicates the possible operation of a Russian "troll factory."
Brussels welcomed the plan by European Council President António Costa, which involves bypassing Hungary's veto to advance Ukraine's and Moldova's applications for EU membership. The proposal would allow voting on the opening of negotiation clusters by a qualified majority of member states.
The party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu, PAS, received 50. 20% of the votes in the parliamentary elections. The total voter turnout was 52%, and the results were announced after 100% of the protocols were counted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia seeks to divide allies, and a common position of the EU, NATO, and the US can deter aggression. He noted that risks remain for Moldova, Kazakhstan, and other states, despite the victory of pro-European forces in Moldova.
In Warsaw, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with his counterparts from the Weimar Triangle the situation at the front, Ukraine's military needs, and a joint response to Russia's escalation. They also discussed Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU as a security guarantee.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Maia Sandu on her election victory and noted that Russian destabilizing activity had lost, while Moldova in Europe had won. He emphasized Moldova's effectiveness in defending against threats and promised further cooperation.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with the Marshal of the Polish Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. They discussed Russian provocations against EU and NATO member states and ways to deter the Kremlin.
