Ilie Bolojan and Donald Tusk discuss in Brussels regional security and support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

Regional security and support for Ukraine and Moldova were the main topics discussed in Brussels on Thursday during a meeting between Romanian acting President Ilie Bolojan and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The two leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO's Eastern Flank in light of threats from Russia.

U.S. halts USAID funding, impacting Moldova’s development projects

Prime Minister Dorin Recean thanked the United States and the American people for the many projects carried out in the Republic of Moldova over the past 33 years.

Moldova’s delay in accrediting Russian ambassador raises tensions

On March 5, 2025, Lilian Darii, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Moscow, was summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

EU ambassador condemns attacks on independent media in Moldova

The European Union Ambassador to Chișinău, Janis Mazeiks, strongly condemned the violent attacks and online defamation campaigns aimed at undermining independent press and civil society organizations in the Republic of Moldova.

Trump slams government waste, praises Elon Musk’s role

During his speech before Congress, Donald Trump criticized what he described as the “tremendous waste” of federal government funds, highlighting spending in various countries, including Moldova and Serbia, on what he deemed unnecessary programs.

Experts: Suspension of military aid to Ukraine increases also risks for the Republic of Moldova

US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine could significantly complicate the situation on the front lines, even though Kyiv currently has some reserves of weapons, according to expert Anatol Țăranu. He says that this development could increase the risk of the Russian army advancing in several directions, particularly toward the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, which would heighten the danger for the Republic of Moldova.

European course of the Republic of Moldova risks being blocked in the absence of political will, former chief negotiator at the EU

The Republic of Moldova cannot advance on the European path in the absence of internal political will, warns the former chief negotiator in the EU, Leonard Orban. During the show "Zi de ZI" from Radio Moldova, he explained that, although accession to the European Union is an objective in the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, the process can be slowed down or even blocked in the absence of a firm commitment from the leadership in Chisinau.

Chisinau authorities discuss with the US the continuation of USAID-funded energy projects

The authorities in Chisinau are discussing with the United States and other international partners to find solutions that would allow the implementation of energy infrastructure projects affected by the halt in external funding from the US, announces the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu. The head of state mentioned the projects related to the construction of the 400 kV interconnection line between the Republic of Moldova and Romania and the acquisition of a battery energy storage system.

António Costa: First €300 million installment of EU support for the Republic of Moldova available in April

The first €300 million in funding from the EU’s €1.9 billion Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova will be disbursed by the end of April, announced the President of the European Council António Costa during a press conference alongside Moldovan President Maia Sandu. According to Costa, this financial support is aimed at boosting the Republic of Moldova’s economy and attracting investments. He also condemned Russia’s use of energy as a weapon against Chișinău, calling it unacceptable. However, he reaffirmed that the EU and its member states remain strongly committed to supporting Moldova.

President of the European Council Antonio Costa is on a working visit to Chisinau

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, is on a working visit to Chisinau on Monday, March 3. The official will meet with the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

Grosu and Bolojan reaffirm Moldova-Romania partnership

Igor Grosu, the President of Moldova's Legislature, stated after his meeting with interim President of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, that Bolojan’s visit to Chișinău is further proof that Moldova and Romania are advancing together in a united, strong, and prosperous Europe.

Romania supports Moldova's European integration and security

European integration is the only path that can provide sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova, interim President of Romania Ilie Bolojan declared during a press conference alongside President Maia Sandu.