Washington would adopt sanctions against those who intend to compromise democracy in the Republic of Moldova. Maia Sandu: "Corruption knows no borders"

The United States of America could impose new sanctions against those who intend to undermine democracy in the Republic of Moldova. Washington will make this decision if it obtains evidence to that effect, said the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Chisinau. Also, the Moldovan authorities are collecting this information in order to transmit it to the United States, said President Maia Sandu. According to the Head of State, corruption knows no borders, and "solutions must be identified together".

USA could grant Moldova $50 mln. Blinken, in Chisinau: "I am here to bring, on behalf of President Biden, the guarantee for Moldova's sovereignty"

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, reaffirmed, on Wednesday, in Chisinau, his country's support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova and for its sovereignty, in the context of Russian threats and the war in neighboring Ukraine. The US official announced $50 million in new financial aid to support justice reform and other areas, including combating Russian interference and holding free and fair elections. This assistance would be discussed in the US Congress, the diplomat said. The funds are included in the budget for the new fiscal year that begins in the fall in the US.

LIVE: Joint press statements by President Maia Sandu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, hold a joint press conference, after a bilateral meeting at the Presidency. The American official is going to announce, in Chisinau, a new package of American assistance for the Republic of Moldova, aimed at achieving energy independence, according to a recent announcement by the US State Department. The press conference can be watched live on Moldova 1 TV.

Energocom purchased first natural gas from the Balkan Gas Hub in Bulgaria

Joint-stock company Energocom purchased natural gas for the first time from the Balkan Gas Hub in Bulgaria, the purchase being carried out as a test. The volume of 24 MWh will be delivered to the Republic of Moldova on Wednesday, May 29.

Hundreds of Georgian NGOs pledge to defy ‘foreign influence’ law

Hundreds of NGOs in Georgia have decided to defy the country’s controversial “foreign influence” law, AFP reports.

Sweden pledges $1.25 billion military aid package to Ukraine

Sweden, on Wednesday, May 29, pledged a military aid package of 13.3 billion kronor ($1.25 billion) to Ukraine, as Kyiv struggles with multiple delays of vital Western military support in the third year of war with Russia, AFP reports.

Video// The US Secretary of State arrived in the Republic of Moldova

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in the Republic of Moldova shortly. The high official was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, and the US ambassador to our country, Kent D. Logsdon.

National Development Plan for 2025-2027, approved by the Government

The government approved today, May 29, the National Development Plan for the years 2025-2027. The document provides for the modernization of localities, the creation of well-paid jobs, the increase of incomes and the level of digitization of public services. The main objective and long-term country project is the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union by 2030.

New State Secretaries appointed at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Cabinet of Ministers decided, at today's meeting, May 29, to appoint new State Secretaries at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also, another deputy head of the State Financial Control Inspectorate was appointed.

Igor Grosu discussed with the diaspora from France about the European course of the Republic of Moldova

The latest events in the Republic of Moldova and the importance of this year's election for our country, France and the European Parliament - was discussed by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, with the Moldovan citizens settled in France.

Recean urges citizens to participate in the European elections and vote for the parties that support the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

Prime Minister Dorin Recean urges the citizens of the Republic of Moldova in the country, but also abroad, to participate in the European parliamentary elections in June and vote for the parties that support the expansion of the European Union and the European path of the Republic of Moldova. The Prime Minister declared, at the beginning of the Government meeting on May 29, that Moldovans must get used to participating in the European Parliament.

LIVE// The Cabinet of Ministers, in session: 36 topics - on the agenda

The members of the Cabinet of Ministers meet today, May 29, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. There are 36 topics on the agenda. Thus, the ministers are to approve the National Development Plan for 2025-2027. Also at today's meeting, the Decision regarding the approval of the natural gas storage obligation will be examined.