Russia denounces Moldova's ban of TV channels as 'political censorship' Russia on Saturday denounced a decision by neighbouring Moldova to temporarily ban six television channels as "political censorship". Reuters · Dec 17, 2022
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
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Ukraine says Putin readying to launch major new offensive; inside the ‘Bakhmut meat grinder’; Zelenskiy’s greatest bargaining chip; Putin cancels year-end press conference The Guardian - AU · 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
UK sanctions 2 Moldovan oligarchs charged with corruption Britain’s foreign secretary says two Moldovan oligarchs who are allegedly implicated in a one-billion-dollar bank fraud and other illicit schemes have been added to a new U.K. sanctions list The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Missile fragments found in Moldova near Ukraine border - local media Moldovan police on Monday found fragments of a missile that came down in a region of northern Moldova near the border with Ukraine, state information portal Prima Sursa quoted the police as saying. Reuters · Dec 5, 2022
Talks with breakaway region fail to ease Moldova energy woes A key electrical power plant in a Moscow-backed breakaway region of Moldova will not resume energy supplies to the rest of the country after officials failed to reach any agreements on Friday amid an acute energy crisis, authorities said The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
NATO seeks to ease war impact on Bosnia, Georgia, Moldova NATO is struggling to find ways to help three countries shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — Bosnia, Georgia and Moldova The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Russian energy giant says no further gas cuts to Moldova Russian energy giant Gazprom announced Monday that it will not further reduce natural gas to Moldova as it had threatened to do after claiming that bills went unpaid and that flows crossing through Ukraine were not making it to Moldova The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Romania to keep supplying power to Moldova, interconnections a problem -president Romania is willing to continue supplying neighbouring Moldova with electricity as Russian shelling in Ukraine hits its energy supply, but insufficient interconnections are a challenge, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday. Reuters · Nov 24, 2022
Most of Ukraine and parts of Moldova without power after fresh missile strikes Russia is pounding Ukraine’s energy grid, damaging it faster than it can be repaired Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022
Russian attacks plunge Ukraine, parts of Moldova into darkness Russia unleashes a missile barrage damaging power grid, with President Zelenskyy calling it a ‘crime against humanity’. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022
Most Ukrainians Left without Power after New Russian Strikes A punishing new barrage of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure on Wednesday caused power outages across large parts of the country as well as neighboring Moldova, piling more damage onto Ukraine’s already battered power network and adding to the misery for civilians as winter begins. Multiple regions reported attacks in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022
Most Moldovan power supplies restored after Russian strikes on Ukraine Power was restored to most parts of Moldova on Wednesday, hours after Russian missile strikes on neighbouring Ukraine caused blackouts across half of the small impoverished country, officials said. Reuters · Nov 23, 2022
Reuters · Nov 23, 2022 Ukrainian energy minister accuses Russia of 'gas blackmail' Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko accused Moscow on Wednesday of using "gas blackmail" for geopolitical purposes after Russia's Gazprom said it could start reducing gas supplies to Moldova via Ukraine from Nov. 28.
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 Ukraine news - live: Putin’s missile strikes force Kyiv to shut nuclear plants Moscow launched a barrage of 67 missiles at Ukraine on Wednesday
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Russia's Gazprom threatens Europe gas cuts through Ukraine Russian energy giant Gazprom has threatened to reduce natural gas supplies through the last pipeline heading to Europe via Ukraine, saying the amount it's supplying for Moldova is not ending up in the former Soviet republic
Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2022 France announces new international aid package for crisis-hit Moldova French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced an international aid pakage of more than €100 million for Moldova during a summit in Paris. The small EU-friendly democracy is facing an economic and humanitarian crisis with the onset of winter and risks being further destabilised by the Ukraine conflict.
Reuters · Nov 21, 2022 France's Macron announces 100 million euro aid package for Moldova French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at a donor conference for Moldova in Paris, announced an additional international aid package worth more than 100 million euros ($103 million)for the eastern European nation.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 Aid sought for Moldova, hit hard by war in next-door Ukraine Diplomats are drumming up money and other support Monday for Europe’s poorest country, Moldova
Reuters · Nov 21, 2022 Moldova warns of acute crisis as powers pledge more support Moldova warned its people on Monday to brace for a harsh winter as it was facing an "acute" energy crisis that risked stoking popular discontent with Russia's war in Ukraine threatening energy supplies and pushing up prices.
Reuters · Nov 18, 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.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 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 13, 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
Liverpool Echo · Nov 12, 2022 Boy's hilarious comeback after foster carer says hello in Russian His mortified foster carer told the ECHO "Imagine if you called a Scouser a Manc"