Republic of Moldova calls on Russia to stop military actions in the Security Zone

The Delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the Joint Control Commission has called on the Russian Federation to respect the principles of the peacekeeping mission established by the July 1992 Agreement and to cease unilateral military actions in the Security Zone. The appeal was made during the meeting of the Joint Control Commission (UCC), held on Thursday, January 23, in Bender.

Tiraspol accuses Chisinau of blockages in the gas delivery process. Government: "False narratives"

Vadim Krasnoselski, the separatist leader of the Transnistrian region, has accused Chisinau of deliberately blocking gas deliveries to the area, leading to an energy crisis and discrimination against the local population. In contrast, the authorities in Chisinau deny these allegations, calling them “false narratives.” In a response to Teleradio Moldova, the Reintegration Policy Bureau stated that they have repeatedly offered humanitarian aid to the residents of the region, but this assistance has been refused by Tiraspol.

Energy crisis, justice reform and combating electoral corruption, discussed by Maia Sandu with EU and G7 ambassadors

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, discussed several key challenges facing the country during her meeting with ambassadors from European states and G7 member countries, including the USA, Canada, and Japan. The topics included the impact of the energy crisis caused by Russia on citizens' living standards, justice reform, and the fight against corruption.

Expert: The crisis on the left bank of the Nistru – Russia’s strategy to influence the parliamentary elections

The energy crisis in the Republic of Moldova is part of the Russian Federation’s plan and also targets the political, social, economic and informational fields. WatchDog expert Rodica Pîrgari said in the “ÎN CONTEXT” program that, in the event of the resumption of gas supplies to the Transnistrian region, Moscow’s manipulations will continue to influence the parliamentary elections in the fall.

Dorin Recean, at Davos: "Disinformation is a global challenge. It knows no borders"

The risks of foreign interference in the electoral process and the experience of the Republic of Moldova in organizing the election, as well as the actions by which the Russian Federation tried to disrupt the democratic processes in our country, were the topics addressed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean at the panel dedicated to the elections, held within the Davos Economic Forum.

Slovenia will assist the Republic of Moldova in EU accession process

.Janez Potocnik, the former chief negotiator for Slovenia's accession to the European Union, will assist Moldovan authorities in their efforts to join the EU. He is scheduled to visit Chisinau. This announcement was made by Urška Klakočar Zupančič, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Slovenia, who is currently in Chisinau. She emphasized that the visit aims to strengthen relations between Slovenia and the Republic of Moldova at all levels.

Speculation about gas for the Transnistrian region: The government was not informed about new supply solutions

The government has not received any information regarding new gas supply solutions for the Transnistrian region, according to government spokesman Daniel Vodă. This statement follows reports in the Russian media that supplies could begin in February through the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline. Additionally, the authorities in Chisinau have formally requested the Russian Embassy to identify the companies involved in the potential resumption of natural gas supplies to the region. However, no response has been received so far.

Trump’s inauguration: Key priorities for U.S. and Europe

The fight against migration, economic recovery, ending the war in Ukraine, and resolving the conflict in the Middle East are among the main priorities announced by the elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, who is currently being inaugurated.

Moldova demands Russian troop withdrawal from Transnistria

For nearly three decades, Chisinau has consistently pressed for the withdrawal of Russian troops stationed in the Transnistrian region.

Lithuanian MP: The Republic of Moldova must invest more in national defense

The Republic of Moldova needs to invest in national defense, even though there are concerns that increasing military spending might negatively impact pensions and salaries. To secure its future, Moldova should develop a comprehensive plan to raise its military budget to at least 4% of GDP. These statements were made by Jighimantas Pavilionis, the Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Seimas of Lithuania, during the "Diplomatic Dimension" program on Moldova 1 TV.

Maia Sandu: Financial aid on the left bank of the Nistru will depend on two conditions

President Maia Sandu has stated that financial aid for the left bank of the Nistru will depend on certain conditions. According to her, this support can only be provided with the involvement of donors and if two specific criteria are met. Additionally, Maia Sandu urged citizens on both sides of the river to seek peace and reconciliation in order to navigate the energy crisis caused by Moscow. These statements were made during a podcast launched by the Presidency.

Authorities deny Russian fake: “Chisinau has never blocked natural gas supplies on the left bank of the Nistru”

Chisinau has never blocked natural gas supplies to the left bank of the Nistru. The authorities in Chisinau have consistently called for an end to energy blackmail in the region. This statement was made by government spokesman Daniel Voda in response to accusations from Vadim Krasnoselski, the alleged leader in Tiraspol. Krasnoselski claimed during a meeting with Russian ambassador-designate Oleg Ozerov that the Republic of Moldova would obstruct the gas supply process, thereby prolonging the energy crisis in the region.