Moldova summons Russian envoy over armed drone crash

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's ambassador-designate, Oleg Ozerov, on Tuesday, July 14, after another Russian-made drone crashed on Moldovan territory overnight.

Coalition of Willing launches Freya missile defense for Ukraine

Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing agreed at a Paris summit on July 13 to conduct military exercises in countries neighboring Ukraine, launch a European missile defense coalition, and significantly expand military aid to Kyiv.

EU grants Moldova €120M for air defense amid Russian drone threats

The European Union has approved €120 million (approx. 2.35 billion MDL) in defense funding for Moldova for 2026, primarily aimed at boosting the nation's air defense capabilities.

European leaders meet in Paris to boost Ukraine air defense

Consolidarea scutului antirachetă al Ucrainei și definirea unor garanții concrete de securitate domină discuțiile de la Paris, unde liderii Coaliției de Voință, alături de Volodimir Zelenski și Maia Sandu, analizează soluții urgente pentru întărirea capacităților de apărare în fața agresiunii ruse.

Vasile Tofan outlines pro-market reform agenda for Moldova

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan has launched consultations with key sector representatives, civil society groups, and parliamentary factions as he drafts his administration’s governing platform.

Moldova closes 73% of ECHR cases under CoE supervision

Moldova has successfully resolved 73% of all cases monitored by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE). The advancement highlights steady progress in implementing European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgments, despite persistent challenges in detention conditions and pre-trial detention reasoning.

Moldova condemns Russian drone breach near Copanca

The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has condemned the violation of the nation's sovereign airspace by a Russian-made drone. The aircraft crashed and detonated near the village of Copanca in the Căușeni district.

Moldova joins Coalition of Will at Paris summit to support Ukraine

President Maia Sandu participates today, July 13, in the Paris meeting of the Coalition of Will. This marks Moldova's first invitation to the platform, which coordinates political and diplomatic support for Ukraine.

OFFICIAL | Vasile Tofan, President Maia Sandu's nominee for Prime Minister: "I intend to serve my mandate to the end"

Restoring citizens' trust through bold reforms and relaunching the economy through a close partnership between the government and the business community, to seize Moldova's historic opportunity to join the European Union (EU). These are the objectives Vasile Tofan has committed to after President Maia Sandu announced on Saturday, July 11, that she had nominated him for the post of prime minister following consultations with the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), which holds the majority in Parliament.

Vasile Tofan reacts to PM nomination: 'I understand the gravity of the moment'

The candidate for Prime Minister proposed by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), entrepreneur Vasile Tofan, has stated that he accepts this responsibility at what he considers a critical moment for the Republic of Moldova. His goals focus on European integration, state institution reform, and economic development. Tofan emphasized the importance of not missing the "historic opportunity" to become a member state of the European Union.

PROFILE | Vasile Tofan: From Horizon Capital to Government reform

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for prime minister, Vasile Tofan, is an investor, entrepreneur, and a prominent figure in the business community of the Republic of Moldova. In recent years, he has been considered for significant public positions, including prime minister after the 2025 parliamentary elections and the mayor of Chisinau. However, Tofan declined the mayoral position, stating he would be "better in a national position than in a local one."

EU states back opening new accession talks for Moldova and Ukraine

All 27 European Union member states have unanimously approved opening a new cluster of accession negotiations for Moldova and Ukraine.