Ukraine honors Dorin Recean for his support of sovereignty and territorial integrity

Dorin Recean, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, was awarded the Order of "Prince Yaroslav the Wise", by the authorities in Kyiv. The formal ceremony took place on December 8 at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova.

Leah Kieff: Moldova faces historic window to achieve Transnistrian reintegration

The Republic of Moldova is facing a historic opportunity to make real progress in the reintegration of the Transnistrian region, as Russia gradually loses its economic and political influence over the area. This was stated by Leah Kieff, an American expert and senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), during a conference at the Hudson Institute in Washington. According to her, the changes observed in recent months have created an unprecedented strategic framework that Chisinau and its Western partners should quickly and responsibly take advantage of.

Cristian-Leon Țurcanu: “After Ukraine, Moldova is the country most affected by Moscow’s aggression”

The Republic of Moldova has faced severe attacks from the Russian Federation for many years, stated Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, the Romanian ambassador to Chisinau, in an interview with Moldova Zoom. The ambassador noted that Moscow has been waging a hybrid war against our country for an extended period.

FORUM | Maia Sandu: Clear rules for the online space and penalties for manipulation are essential for European integration

European integration, a key priority for the Republic of Moldova, cannot be understood solely through state institutions. It requires a well-prepared press that can comprehend European mechanisms, analyze relevant documents, and effectively communicate each stage of this journey to the public. President Maia Sandu conveyed this message at the Mass Media Forum 2025, which began on December 8 in Chisinau.

Popșoi warns: $107 million in crypto funds targeted for Pro‑Russian influence operations in Moldova

Investigative authorities uncovered $107 million in cryptocurrency linked to the illicit financing of pro-Russian political groups in the Republic of Moldova. This information was disclosed by Mihai Popșoi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a debate at the Hudson Institute in Washington.

Moldova officially notifies Russia on cultural center closure

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) has officially notified its counterpart in Moscow about the closure of the Russian Cultural Center in Chișinău.

Munteanu: Russian ambassador's drone response is arrogant and mocking

The Republic of Moldova must manage its relations with the Russian Federation "with firmness, but also prudence," states Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

Moldova reaffirms support for Ukraine, boosts resilience

The Republic of Moldova has reaffirmed its unconditional support for Ukraine and is actively bolstering its own national resilience with the backing of strategic partners.

Laurentiu Pleșca: Chisinau risks losing control over the Transnistrian file in the Russia - US negotiations

In discussions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine, the interests of smaller states may be overlooked amidst the maneuvering of major powers. As a result, Chișinău risks jeopardizing its strategic position concerning the Transnistrian issue. Political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca emphasized on the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV that the Republic of Moldova must stay vigilant and engage in active diplomacy during negotiations about the future of European security.

Government drafts new reintegration strategy as 5+2 format becomes obsolete

The government in Chisinau is currently working on a strategy for the reintegration of the Republic of Moldova, as the "5+2" dialogue format is no longer applicable. This announcement was made by Valeriu Chiveri, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, following a government meeting on December 3.

Moldova will invest in new air defense systems with €20 million funding from the EU

The European Union has allocated 20 million euros to strengthen the Republic of Moldova's defense capabilities. This funding will be used to acquire modern air defense systems. The announcement was made by Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, in response to recent incidents where at least ten Russian drones illegally entered the national airspace.

Moldova becomes a “laboratory” against hybrid threats, says expert Sorin Ioniță, urging Brussels to learn from Chișinău

The Republic of Moldova has shown that hybrid warfare can be effectively countered through collaboration between national institutions and external partners. Expert Ștefan Bejan from the WatchDog Community argues that Moscow's strategic goal is to undermine the European Union's (EU) unity to further its imperialist agenda. Additionally, Sorin Ioniță, the executive director of Expert Forum Romania, states that the Plan for Strengthening Democratic Resilience, approved by the National Security Council on December 2, represents an important step toward defending digital democracy. He emphasizes that this experience should be shared with EU member states before the elections in 2026-2027.