Maia Sandu at the Ethnic Minorities Forum: “Danger doesn’t consider language”

Threats to the security of the Republic of Moldova do not distinguish between citizens based on their ethnicity or the language they speak. Furthermore, these differences do not change people’s concerns about their families' safety. This was the message conveyed by President Maia Sandu, who—speaking in the context of the National Forum of Ethnic Minorities held on Saturday, October 17—referred to drone-related incidents in several localities, including in Gagauzia.

Chisinau targets separatist revenue to spur reunification

Moldova is tightening economic regulations on its breakaway Transnistrian region, aiming to dismantle the separatist administration's financial base and accelerate European integration, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri said.

Venice Commission urges softer penalties in Moldova's parliament code

The Venice Commission urged Moldovan lawmakers to drop proposed rules that would automatically strip deputies of their mandates for refusing the oath of office or accumulating prolonged unexcused absences.

Moldova's new term on the UN Human Rights Council

The Republic of Moldova will serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the second time. Chisinau has secured a three-year term for 2027–2029, according to the country's diplomatic service. In this capacity, the Republic of Moldova will participate in examining issues regarding respect for human rights worldwide and in adopting recommendations and resolutions in this field.

Igor Dodon visits Moscow after a secret parliamentary session on the National Army

Shortly after attending a closed-door parliamentary session on the size of the National Army, several MPs from the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), along with the party's leader, Igor Dodon, flew to Russia. The two-day working visit is taking place at the invitation of the State Duma and includes meetings with the Kremlin-aligned parties "United Russia" and "A Just Russia."

Sandu says Romania union rests with voters as EU path remains key

Moldovan citizens alone must decide any prospective unification with Romania, President Maia Sandu said, underscoring that constitutional thresholds require broad national backing while European Union accession remains Chișinău's priority.

Moldovan president says Russian hybrid attacks exploit living costs

Constitutional neutrality offers no protection against Russian aggression, Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned, stressing that the Kremlin is actively weaponizing rising living costs and economic anxieties to undermine trust in democratic institutions.

Moldovan parliament to ease laws for domestic drone output

Moldova plans to launch domestic drone production to meet critical national needs, requiring parliament to amend current legislation that bars such industrial activity, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced.

Russia's Moldova destabilization strategy now prioritizes money over ideology, SIS director

Money has completely replaced ideology in Russia's strategy to destabilize the Republic of Moldova, and the entire spectrum of hybrid warfare is supported by huge financial resources. To amplify manipulative messages, not only hackers but also psychologists are used, revealed the director of the Information and Security Service (SIS), Alexandru Musteața, at the Moldova Security Forum 2026.

NATO official: "Despite Russia's hostility, Moldova has shown strength. We can learn from you"

The Republic of Moldova has become the largest recipient of funds for strengthening defense capabilities, being regarded by leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) as an experienced ally in countering hybrid warfare. International support focuses on modernizing the National Army and countering large-scale cyberattacks.

Kristupas Vaitiekūnas on Moldova 1 TV: Lithuania and Moldova face similar hybrid attacks and can exchange experiences

Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukraine and using drones to test NATO's reaction and spread uncertainty within Western societies. For this reason, it is essential to strengthen regional security and maintain support for Kyiv, regardless of economic pressures. These statements were made to Moldova 1 by Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas.

Moldova is essential for a strong Eastern Flank, say experts at the Moldova Security Forum 2026

European security no longer stops at the European Union's borders; it depends directly on the Republic of Moldova's resilience and the support it provides to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. At the same time, hybrid attacks and drone incursions into Moldovan territory constitute clear tactics of intimidation, according to experts gathered at the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026, who emphasize that defending the Eastern Flank is a shared responsibility of the entire Euro-Atlantic bloc.