Moldova's upcoming presidential election and EU referendum on Oct. 20 are seen as critical in determining its future direction toward European Union integration. Pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu is leading in the polls, but if she doesn't reach the 50% threshold, a runoff will take place on Nov. 3. Sandu also hopes for a strong "yes" […]
Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines announced on Dec. 11 the launch of a program of direct scheduled flights from Chisinau, Moldova to several European destinations, according to the company's statement. Ukraine's airspace has been entirely closed since the start of the full-scale invasion began. Ukrainians traveling abroad must use road or rail to reach neighboring countries […]
Moldova's referendum on joining the EU, which took place alongside elections in the country, occurred under "unprecedented interference" by Russia and its proxies, European Commission spokesperson Peter Stano said. "This vote took place under unprecedented interference and intimidation by Russia and its proxies, aiming to destabilize the democratic processes in the Republic of Moldova," Stano […]
Moscow funneled a total of $39 million in a scheme led by a pro-Russian oligarch aimed at influencing election results by paying ordinary citizens to vote against closer ties with the West, the country's national police chief said on Oct. 24. Ilan Shor, a Moldovan-Israeli tycoon, is accused of laundering the money and orchestrating the […]
Moldova has informed several EU countries that it suspects Russia will attempt to disrupt voting by Moldovan expatriates at overseas polling stations during the Nov. 3 presidential election runoff, according to a Moldovan government source. Pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu faces former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo, who has support from the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party, in […]
In a victory for pro-EU factions in Moldova and beyond, incumbent President Maia Sandu defeated her challenger, Alexandr Stoianoglo, in the country's Nov. 3 presidential runoff. Sandu won on Nov. 3 by a margin of about 54% to 45%, with 99% of votes counted. "We proved that by uniting we can defeat those who wanted […]
Moldovan authoroties found two Russian drones in the the Kaushan and Rishkan districts. "Two Russian decoy drones—used to mislead Ukrainian air defenses—crashed in Moldova today, endangering Moldovan lives and violating our airspace," Mihai Popsoi, Moldova's Foreign Ministry, said on X on Nov. 10. "We firmly condemn these aggressive incursions and reiterate our condemnation of Russia’s […]
Moldova's Foreign Ministry said on Nov. 12 that it had handed a note of protest to the newly appointed Russian Ambassador, Oleg Ozerov, over Russian interference in the recent presidential election and the downing of two Russian drones on Moldovan territory. Moldovan authorities, independent observers, and officials from the EU and the U.S. have pointed […]
Video Summary As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, it’s clear that Russia’s goals are no longer achievable. Their primary aim was to capture the capital city of Kiev, topple the government, and install a pro-Russian government. However, this plan has failed, and Russia is now only causing more destruction and loss of life. Every day […]