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.

The Republic of Moldova will preserve agreements with the CIS in the social, economic and healthcare fields, Mihai Popșoi

Mihai Popșoi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, announced that the country will not terminate agreements on cooperation in the economic, social protection, and healthcare sectors within the CIS, as long as these agreements provide benefits to Moldovan citizens. This statement was made in the show "La 360 de grade" on Radio Moldova.

Mihai Popsoi: “We will remain open to offer support to citizens on the left bank of the Nistru”

Help cannot be given by force, however, Chisinau remains open to offer all support to citizens on the left bank of the Nistru. This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popsoi, in the show “La 360 de grade” on Radio Moldova. Mihai Popsoi said that the authorities in Chisinau are in constant dialogue with Tiraspol to identify solutions, in such a way that citizens do not suffer.

The composition of the Supreme Security Council, revised

The composition of the Supreme Security Council has been revised, as announced by the Presidency. A decree to this effect was signed by President Maia Sandu on January 10. The new composition of the Council excludes the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba; the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Vladimir Bolea; the Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco; and the executive director of IPRE, Iulian Groza.

Finland pledges support to Moldova against Russian hybrid threats

Finland will assist the Republic of Moldova in addressing the hybrid war initiated by the Russian Federation.

Chisinau offers urgent energy aid to Transnistria amid crisis

Chisinau is ready to supply firewood, pellets, generators, and even food products to the localities in the Transnistrian region and those within the Security Zone, which have been affected by the energy crisis.

Moldova and Ukraine unite to tackle Transnistrian energy crisis

Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to collaborate on solutions to address the escalating humanitarian and energy crisis in the Transnistrian region.

Moldova’s PM orders legislation changes on nationalization

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has instructed the Ministry of Justice to prepare amendments to the legislation on the nationalization of strategic enterprises within the next three weeks.

Moldova advances EU accession with Poland’s key support

The Republic of Moldova's priorities for advancing its European Union accession process, including initiating negotiations on specific chapters, were discussed by President Maia Sandu during a phone call with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, ahead of Poland's assumption of the EU Council Presidency.

Deputies about the national defense strategy of the Republic of Moldova for 2024-2034

The national defense strategy of the Republic of Moldova for 2024-2034 presented today by the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, in the plenary session of the Parliament, sparked acid replies between deputies. The dispute highlighted the differences of opinion regarding the country's neutrality and the qualification of the Russian Federation as an aggressor state. The Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, said that "Russia wants to prevent our country from defending its national interests, as well as to reduce the state's capacity to promote its strategic objectives". On the other hand, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Vlad Bătrîncea, said that "these voluntarist interpretations are ridiculous, but also dangerous".

The Transnistrian issue shall be included in the peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine, Mihai Popșoi

The Transnistrian issue must be part of the peace dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi said in an interview with the Public Broadcaster “Teleradio Moldova”. According to the official, this issue in the peace negotiations is essential to eliminate vulnerabilities affecting both Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.