The Latest Breaking News from Maia Sandu

Moldova’s Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita quits as Russia’s war rages in neighbouring Ukraine

Natalia Gavrilita says no-one expected her government ‘would have to manage so many crises caused by Russian aggression in Ukraine’

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023

Moldova's president to consult parliamentary groups on nominating new PM

Moldovan President Maia Sandu accepted the government's resignation on Friday and said she would hold consultations with parliamentary factions on nominating a new prime minister.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2023

Zelensky: Ukraine intercepted Russian plans to destroy Moldova

President says plan was very similar to one devised by Moscow to take over Ukraine

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023

Moldova to temporarily ban six TV channels over broadcasts about war

The small ex-Soviet state of Moldova will temporarily ban six television channels for airing "incorrect information" about the country and Russia's war in Ukraine, authorities said on Friday.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022

‘People can’t afford milk’: Moldovans weigh political future as Ukraine war hits economy

Pro-Kremlin rhetoric is catching on with some as winter heating and basic foods become unaffordable

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Former Moldovan president released, vows new protests

Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon, who faces a series of criminal charges, was released from house arrest on Friday and vowed to take part in protests against the ex-Soviet state's current pro-Western leader.

Reuters · Nov 18, 2022

Russian strikes on Ukraine spotlight Moldova’s energy woes

Massive blackouts that temporarily hit more than a half-dozen cities across Moldova this week have highlighted the impact Russia’s war in Ukraine is having on Europe’s poorest country

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Moldova anti-govt protesters return amid energy crisis

Thousands of anti-government protesters returned to the streets of Moldova’s capital to express their dismay amid an acute winter energy crisis and skyrocketing inflation

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

EU pledges €250m to Moldova to tackle acute energy crisis

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has paid an official visit to Moldova and announced a 250 million-euro (-dollar) support package to help the small nation overcome an acute winter energy crisis amid Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West

The president of Moldova has pledged to keep her country on a pro-Western course despite struggling under pressure of what she called Russia’s energy and political “blackmail.”

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022