Moldova remains under Russian hybrid pressure, prompting the defense minister to urge stronger interstate partnerships in South-Eastern Europe

The Republic of Moldova continues to face hybrid pressures and risks that manifest in various ways. These include the illegal stationing of Russian troops in the Transnistrian region, instances of informational propaganda, and unauthorized overflights of its airspace. This warning was issued by the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, during the South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM) Meeting, held on November 28 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Russia slams Moldova's EU/NATO bid as 'invented threat'

The Russian Federation has once again accused the authorities in Chișinău of employing an "invented Russian threat" to justify the Republic of Moldova’s rapprochement with the European Union and NATO, claiming Chișinău is "militarizing" the country's territory.

Chișinău deputy mayors blocked: Ceban’s candidates fail

General Mayor Ion Ceban’s second attempt to propose the candidacies of Olesea Psenițchi and Victor Pruteanu failed to gather enough votes for their inclusion on the agenda of the Municipal Council meeting on November 28.

Moldova revokes citizenship of 5 Russian OGRF recruits

Five citizens of the Republic of Moldova who enlisted in the Operational Group of Russian Forces (OGRF) in the Transnistrian region have been stripped of their Moldovan citizenship. President Maia Sandu signed the decree to revoke the citizenship of the five individuals on Thursday, November 27.

Moldova BNM governance reform passes first reading

The procedure for appointing members to the governing bodies of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) is set for a change.

PAS demands action on Chișinău school overcrowding crisis

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction in the Chișinău Municipal Council (CMC) proposes the creation of an interdepartmental working group intended to break the "vicious circle of overcrowding" in Chișinău schools, accusing the Mayoralty of lacking a coherent plan to manage the crisis.

Maia Sandu: Moldova faces brutal war pressure, needs EU

The Republic of Moldova, Romania, and the whole of Europe "are living under the pressure of a brutal war on our borders, the consequences of which reach our villages and households," stated President Maia Sandu at the reception organized on November 26 in Chișinău to mark Romania's National Day.

Deputy Prime Minister Popșoi, ahead of Ozerov’s summons to the MFA: “I warned Russia that such behavior is unacceptable”

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, will be summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the afternoon of November 26. He will receive a new note of protest regarding the violation of the Republic of Moldova's airspace. According to Mihai Popșoi, the head of Moldovan diplomacy, Chisinau's actions are in accordance with international law and are proportionate.

Florești drone shown at MFA: Russia called to avoid actions threatening Moldova’s security

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) submitted another note of protest to Oleg Ozerov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau. This protest concerns an incident that occurred on November 25, when six drones illegally entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. At the entrance to the MFA, a drone bearing the inscription "Z"—a symbol of Russian military aggression—was displayed. This drone had fallen on the roof of a house in Cuhurestii de Jos, Floresti.

Chișinău budget crisis: PAS-MAN fight over employee salaries

A fresh attempt to advance budget amendments in Chișinău descended into a major scandal during the November 24 session of the Chișinău Municipal Council (CMC).

Constitutional Court confirms 8 new Moldova MPs

The Constitutional Court (CC) on Monday, November 24, validated the mandates of eight new members of Parliament (MPs) who will complete the legislature's composition following resignations recorded in recent weeks.

Maia Sandu: Moldova’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will support “a just peace” in Ukraine

The Presidency of the Republic of Moldova in the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE) has adopted the motto "For a Europe of peace and resilience." This presidency will prioritize promoting peace, supporting mechanisms for achieving "a just peace" in Ukraine, and strengthening democratic resilience across the continent.