Moldova convenes security chiefs over winter energy risks

Moldovan President Maia Sandu convened the Supreme Security Council on Monday to assess international energy market volatility and reinforce national resilience ahead of the upcoming winter heating season.

Moscow defies Chisinau with 16 unauthorized polling sites

Russia opened 16 unauthorized polling stations across the left bank of the Dniester on Sunday, defying protests from Chisinau on the final day of voting for the Russian State Duma.

Foreign Ministry of Romania condemns the illegal Russian polling stations in Transnistrian region

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania condemns the holding of elections for the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine between September 18 and 20, as well as the opening of polling stations for this vote in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, without the consent of the constitutional authorities in Chișinău.

Moldova's security is jeopardized by Russia's war in Ukraine, MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) condemns the incident on September 18 near the village of Colonița, where components of a turbojet-powered drone were found after an explosion.

US has appointed Joseph Burkhalter as ambassador to Chisinau

The new United States Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Joseph Mark Burkhalter, was sworn in this week before U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The U.S. Embassy in Chișinău announced that the diplomat is expected to arrive in Moldova soon to begin his tenure.

Vasile Tofan goes to New York for the UN General Assembly to discuss European integration and regional security

The European path of the Republic of Moldova and the security risks in the region will be addressed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan during his visit to New York from September 23 to 26. The head of Government will take part in the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and will deliver a speech in plenary on September 26.

Russia may target Moldova, a vulnerable non-NATO country

The Republic of Moldova risks becoming a new target of Russian aggression, overtaking the Baltic states in security assessments. Faced with hybrid threats and drone incursions, Chișinău is attempting to strengthen its defense capabilities—a process hampered, however, by budgetary constraints and a shortage of weaponry on the international market.

Moldova condemns Russian drone incursions at OSCE forum

Moldova condemned repeated violations of its sovereign airspace by drones at the OSCE on Wednesday, urging the Russian Federation to halt actions destabilising regional security and endangering civil aviation.

Chisinau honors 9/11 victims. Maia Sandu: "September 11 showed solidarity's power"

The September 11 attacks not only targeted the United States but also challenged the foundational principles of free societies, including human dignity, freedom, and the rights of individuals to think, express themselves, believe, and make choices. This statement was made by President Maia Sandu during a ceremony commemorating the approximately 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Moldova aims to enhance economic ties and partnership with Hungary

The Republic of Moldova aims to strengthen its strategic partnership with Hungary, which was initiated in 2020. President Maia Sandu conveyed this interest during a phone call with Hungary's Prime Minister, Péter Magyar.

Opposition seeks explanations from ministers, but the PAS majority rejected the requests

A number of ministers were summoned to Parliament at the request of opposition MPs to explain several issues. They sought answers on the tender for the expansion of Chisinau International Airport, delays in various road infrastructure projects, the compensation mechanism for the cold season, and the reasons for delays in work on the Chisinau-Vulcănești power line. However, the majority party, PAS, did not support the initiatives.

September 11 victims commemorated in Parliament. Grosu: "This day shows peace's fragility"

At the beginning of the Parliament session on September 10, the deputies of the Republic of Moldova observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Speaker Igor Grosu stated that this day serves as a reminder of how fragile peace can be and how quickly a society can be affected, especially in light of the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, which borders our country.