Ukrainian airline SkyUp launches flights from Moldova in April 2025
0

Ukrainian airline SkyUp launches flights from Moldova in April 2025

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 […]
'Unprecedented interference' by Russia, its proxies in Moldova referendum, EU
0

'Unprecedented interference' by Russia, its proxies in Moldova referendum, EU says

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 […]
Moldova approves 10-year defense strategy amid tensions with Russia
0

Moldova approves 10-year defense strategy amid tensions with Russia

Moldova’s parliament, dominated by pro-Western lawmakers, approved a 10-year defense strategy on Dec. 26 aimed at boosting defense spending as part of its efforts to join the European Union. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii presented the strategy, which seeks to raise spending to 1% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. "The first step […]
Moscow funneled $39 million into Moldova ahead of presidential election
0

Moscow funneled $39 million into Moldova ahead of presidential election in attempt to influence results, Moldovan authorities say

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 says Russia intends to disrupt expatriate voting in Nov.
0

Moldova says Russia intends to disrupt expatriate voting in Nov. 3 runoff, Reuters reports

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 […]