Moldova
Kaja Kallas announced preparations for Moldova's rapid accession to the EU. According to the head of European diplomacy, changes of government in various EU member states have opened a window of opportunity.
Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.
Liechtenstein will join the agreement on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the aggression of the RF. The total number of participating states in the initiative has increased to 25 countries.
A resident of the Kyiv region promised men passage to Moldova for $23,000. During searches, forged documents and weapons were seized from the suspect.
Transnistria's military potential is limited to local provocations only. In the event of an attack, Ukraine is capable of quickly eliminating the threat with Moldova's consent.
The Defense Forces are strengthening their lines and checking the readiness of troops near Transnistria. General Shvedyuk inspected the state of fortifications and logistics.
Since the beginning of 2024, over 3,600 border violators have been detained. The most popular routes remain the sections on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
In Moldova, a cyberattack damaged 30% of the main medical database containing patient data. Authorities suspect Russian intelligence services of stealing confidential data.
A damaged object resembling a drone was found on the roof of a building in the center of Chisinau. Police evacuated the residents of the entrance, and specialists are currently examining the find.
Illegal timber exports to Moldova using forged documents have been halted in Bukovyna. During the searches, property and cash worth 10 million hryvnias were seized.
Zelenskyy stated that threats to the energy system and the ZNPP are comparable to the Chernobyl disaster. The President called on partners for unity against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy, after meeting with Sandu, reported on work to promptly open all six EU clusters. Membership will become a shared success for Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU.
President Zelenskyy stated support for Moldova on security issues, particularly regarding Transnistria, and the development of trilateral formats with Romania. He thanked Sandu for supporting Ukraine and noted the visit on Chernobyl Remembrance Day.
President of Moldova Maya Sandu arrived in Ukraine on April 26 for a meeting with Zelenskyy. She will honor the memory of the Chernobyl disaster victims on the 40th anniversary of the accident.
Moldovan MPs voted to terminate the state of emergency in the energy sector. The measures were introduced due to damage to power lines after Russian attacks.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports on the loss of control by Sergey Kiriyenko over political processes. The FSB power bloc is taking over the management of Russia's digital environment.
Finland has officially joined the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine. The document will be put to a vote by the Council of Europe in Chisinau.
A Chisinau court found Vlad Plahotniuc guilty of involvement in the embezzlement of funds from three banks. The oligarch received a long prison sentence in absentia.
Law enforcement officers detained organizers of escapes abroad and document forgery schemes worth up to 20 thousand dollars. The suspects face up to 9 years in prison.
The court fined seven individuals for drawing coffins with inscriptions about French soldiers. The accused were acquitted of the charge of demoralizing the French army.
An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.
The US has allowed Lukoil's network to operate until October 29 despite sanctions against Russia's oil sector. The waiver applies to 2,000 stations and plants in Europe.
The head of the CPD, Kovalenko, announced the defeat of Russian propaganda in the Hungarian elections. The opposition Tisza party won a constitutional majority in the country.
Recordings of conversations between the Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers regarding negotiations in Brussels have been released. Szijjártó informed the Kremlin about the conditions for Ukraine's accession and national minorities.
The head of the federation fictitiously employed draft dodgers at a critical enterprise for $15,000. At least 40 people used the scheme's services.
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The Russian drone entered Moldova on the morning of April 3 from the Odesa region and returned to Ukraine two minutes later. Surveillance systems are monitoring the situation.
Moldova's Minister of Environment warned about the risk of fish contamination after the attack on the Dniester HPP. Authorities will conduct laboratory analyses of samples from various sections.
Moldova denounced the agreement on the creation of the CIS due to Russia's violation of the organization's principles. The country has already terminated about 70 agreements for integration into the EU.
The occupied region's exports fell by 60%, and GDP decreased by 18% due to the halt in gas transit. Authorities are delaying salary payments to public sector employees amid a deep crisis.