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.

Mihai Popsoi, at the meeting with Ukrainian officials: Ukraine defends our common values and protects the Republic of Moldova from the Kremlin's wrath

The regional security situation, strengthening energy security and combating disinformation were the topics discussed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popsoi, at the meetings with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, and Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meetings took place on the sidelines of the "Ukraine - South-Eastern Europe" Summit, which was attended by several foreign ministers from the region.

Tiraspol blocks humanitarian aid talks amid energy crisis

Although political representatives from Tiraspol claim safety concerns as their reason for not attending meetings in Chișinău, the same individuals move freely on the right bank of the Dniester River on various occasions, raising questions, according to Oleg Serebrian, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration.

Russia's impact on Moldova's energy crisis and stability explained

Prime Minister Dorin Recean spoke with Vadim Krasnoselski, the self-proclaimed leader of Transnistria, shortly after his return from Moscow, where they discussed the possibility of resuming gas deliveries to the left bank of the Dniester.

How Russia uses Gazprom to influence Moldova’s energy and politics

For more than three decades, the Russian Federation has supported the separatist regime in Tiraspol by providing gas supplies and intends to continue doing so through various means.

Oleg Serebrian: A meeting in the “1+1” format will take place on Friday. Chisinau came up with this initiative

A meeting in the 1+1 format between Chisinau and Tiraspol will take place on Friday, January 17, said Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian. The main topic would be supporting measures to overcome the humanitarian crisis on the left bank of the Nistru. Serebrian noted that the agenda proposed to Tiraspol by Chisinau is concrete and includes the creation of an ad-hoc group to manage this issue.

Chisinau condemns Moscow's statements: "This is an inadmissible interference in the internal affairs of our state"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova "firmly disapproves" the statements of the advisor to the Russian President and resident member of the Russian Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, who said in an interview for Komsomolskaya Pravda that the Republic of Moldova risks disappearing if it adopts anti-Russian policies. The MFA qualifies these statements as an inadmissible interference in the internal affairs of the Republic of Moldova, emphasizing that such statements aim to destabilize the region.

ENERGY CRISIS // Chisinau maintains stability in the face of external pressure, while Tiraspol awaits gas deliveries, experts

The artificial crisis on the left bank of the Nistru is part of a broader strategy by the Russian Federation to destabilize the Republic of Moldova, ahead of this year’s parliamentary elections. Despite these challenges, experts say that the constitutional authorities in Chisinau continue to respect their contractual obligations towards the Russian concern and maintain stability in the region, while Tiraspol would wait for Russian gas deliveries to be resumed.

INTERVIEW // The Republic of Moldova will soon open the first clusters of negotiations for EU accession

The Republic of Moldova will open, in the coming weeks, the first clusters of negotiations for EU accession, declared the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, in an interview with Radio Moldova. According to him, the process is strongly supported by Poland, which holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union.