Maia Sandu

Moldova's European path cannot bypass NATO membership, according to recent reports.

The UK will share classified Storm Shadow missile tech with Ukraine, angering Putin.

Europe is at risk of war due to rising geopolitical tensions.

Austria records its highest temperature of 41.2C as a heatwave sweeps across Europe.

Moldova elects Vasile Tofan as prime minister to push for EU membership.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu attended Kiev's fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, where leaders signed the Kiev Declaration supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, condemning Russian aggression, and calling for increased sanctions to cut Russia's war funding.

Ten countries adopted the Kyiv Declaration reinforcing security cooperation and reconstruction support for Ukraine, condemning Russian aggression and pledging intensified sanctions, air defense assistance, and recovery aid.

Moldova: Prime Minister Munteanu resigns

The European Union formally approved Ukraine's EU membership negotiations, opening the first chapter on democratic institutions and rule of law, while Russia simultaneously launched 611 drones and 70 missiles, escalating military pressure amid ongoing conflict since February 2022.

EU and NATO Step Up Anti-Drone Capabilities in Cooperation With Ukraine Amid Russian Drone Incursions

Romania closes Russian consulate after a drone hits an apartment building, injuring two people.

Russia simplifies citizenship for Transnistrians, sparking concerns of expansion.

Angela Merkel and Lech Wałęsa received the European Order of Merit among the first awardees.

Moldovan leaders denounce Putin's offer of Russian citizenship to Transdniestria residents as a threat.

Maia Sandu visits Tallinn to deepen bilateral cooperation with Estonia, focusing on regional security and EU accession.

Putin signs decree granting fast-track Russian citizenship to Transnistria residents.

Romania's diplomat was expelled from Bucharest, prompting a summons from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

European leaders pledge new military and financial support to Ukraine on its Independence Day.

Moldova has reduced its reliance on remittances and trade with Russia, says President Maia Sandu.

Putin aims to dismantle NATO and the EU from within, with Moldova playing a key role in his 2026 plan.

Putin decorated Oleg Ozerov for promoting the Kremlin's foreign policy in Moldova.

Moldova's pro-Western parliament elected investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister with 53 votes to advance the former Soviet republic's European Union membership bid amid geopolitical tensions with Russia.

President Zelensky secured commitments from Southeast European leaders on strengthened security cooperation, tougher Russian sanctions, and EU integration support during the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit.

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen Arrives in Kyiv to Discuss Defense

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns, triggering the government's automatic dismissal.

Russia delegitimized Armenia's June 8 parliamentary election won by Pashinyan's party with 49.82 percent through false fraud claims, while Ukrainian strikes forced Russia to restrict military traffic on its main Crimea supply route.

A Russian drone struck a Romanian apartment building in Galați on May 29, injuring two people and prompting NATO Article 4 consultations, triggering international condemnation and Romania's closure of Russia's consulate.

Russian drone struck a Romanian apartment building near Ukraine's border, injuring two people and prompting NATO and EU condemnation, marking the first residential hit outside Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion began.

Moldovans 'want to be EU citizens, not Russian citizens', says president Sandu

Moldova's Vice Premier announced an EU-Moldova Investment Conference featuring government officials, European Union representatives, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions to unveil planned investments starting 2026 across agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors, with multiple investment contracts expected to be signed.

Putin signed a decree fast-tracking Russian citizenship for Transnistria residents, likely to recruit soldiers for the war against Ukraine.

Anti-migrant panic spreads in Ukraine, fueled by Russian sabotage and xenophobic rhetoric on social media.

Maia Sandu urges Moldova to become a founding state of the tribunal investigating crimes against Ukraine.

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns citizens of risks associated with Russia's "Amina" application.

President Zelensky condemned Putin's failed invasion, stating Russia lost refineries, its fleet, and an entire generation of soldiers while European leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary, as the EU approved 6.1 billion euros in additional defense aid.

Putin directed military commanders to collapse NATO and the EU from within by 2026, targeting Moldova as a staging ground through election interference, trained fighters, and cyberattacks, though Moldovan authorities successfully defended their September 2025 parliamentary elections.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu criticizes officials over a Taliban delegation visit to Chisinau.

Moldova's president met Latvia's Foreign Affairs Minister, according to Moldpres.

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Moldova for the first Indian presidential visit, launching a three-nation European tour to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, technology, and tourism with Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.

South-East European leaders and the EU Commission president convened in Kyiv, condemning Russia's aggression and pledging stronger air defense support, increased sanctions pressure, reconstruction aid, and backing Ukraine's NATO and EU accession aspirations, though Serbia declined to sign.

Moldova's president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as the country's next prime minister.

Moldau's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned, citing inability to serve in line with his principles.

Kaja Kallas warns that neutrality does not protect European countries from Russian threats.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu advocates increased economic sanctions on Russia to facilitate peace negotiations in Ukraine's fifth-year war, while emphasizing Moldova's EU integration path and need for strengthened European defense independent of weakening American support.

A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania's Galați, injuring two people and igniting a fire, prompting NATO and EU condemnation and vows to strengthen defenses against escalating Russian aggression near Ukraine's borders.

The European Parliament awards its new Order of Merit to notable figures including Merkel and Zelenskyy.

Russia simplifies citizenship rules for Transnistria residents, raising concerns in Moldova.

Moldova's president criticizes Putin for offering Russian citizenship to Transnistria residents.

36 countries and the EU approved a Special Tribunal to prosecute Putin for aggression against Ukraine.