Why a Trump-Putin call matters for Ukraine

A potential path to ending the war between Russia and Ukraine is through direct, high-level negotiations among the key players in the current geopolitical context: the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the United States, and the European Union.

Lawyer accuses Moldova of blocking Plahotniuc extradition

The lawyer for Moldova's former Democratic Party leader, Vladimir Plahotniuc, has accused authorities in Chișinău of deliberately blocking his extradition from Greece.

Switzerland ‘ready to host’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Switzerland has said it is ready to host a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, despite a pending international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy are to meet for talks

​US President Donald Trump has announced that the Russian and Ukrainian presidents are arranging a bilateral meeting to discuss an end to the war, according to German broadcaster DW.

Machidon wins contest for Moldova's top prosecutor

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) is set to propose Alexandru Machidon as Moldova’s next Prosecutor General, pending a successful external evaluation of his financial and ethical integrity.

Russia to introduce ‘patriotism lessons’ in kindergartens

Russia's government is to introduce a new programme of what human rights activists call "systematic state propaganda" for children as young as three.

Gagauzia: A 1990 proclamation and its lasting legacy

On August 19, 1990, a group of local deputies from southern Moldova met in the city of Comrat. The gathering took place as the Soviet Union was in the final stages of its collapse and the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic was experiencing a period of national revival. At the congress, they proclaimed the "Gagauz Republic."

Undeclared work in Moldova: Key risks and solutions

The number of undeclared work cases remains quite high in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova court suspends four political parties tied to Ilan Șor

Moldova's Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended four political parties, including the pro-Russian Victorie bloc, over allegations they are successors to a banned party.

Șor group: Police investigate paid protesters

Over 40 Moldovan people are under investigation by law enforcement after allegedly being recruited by members of the 'Șor' criminal group to participate in a paid protest on the evening of Monday, August 18.

Ukrainian drone strikes halt pumping on Druzhba pipeline

The Russian Druzhba oil pipeline has ceased pumping crude oil following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks.

Maia Sandu praises ‘monumental’ efforts for Ukraine peace

On Tuesday, August 19, Moldovan President Maia Sandu praised the “monumental” efforts by US and European leaders to end the war in Ukraine and pave the way for peace.