Republik Moldau

[… ] By October 7, the Defense Ministry had recorded 56 violations of Moldovan airspace this year, compared with 17 for all of 2025, 10 in 2024, six in 2023 and four in 2022.

Moldova aims to strengthen energy security by constructing a new power line to Romania named ‘Trump Liberty Line’ in recognition of US support for the project. … The 400-kilovolt line will be about 190 kilometres long, with around 70 kilometres on Moldovan territory and 120 in Romania, according to government officials. It is expected to strengthen Moldova’s integration with Romania and the wider European electricity market.

Moldova’s president on Saturday said five Russian aerial weapons, including Banderol missiles and drones, had violated the nation’s airspace and exploded on its territory. Maia Sandu warned that Russia's attacks on neighboring Ukraine are "dangerously reaching Moldova.”

Incursions by Russian drones into Moldovan and Romanian airspace are increasingly common. This week the Ukrainian president's plane was stopped from taking off from Chisinau.

Christopher W. Smith took office today as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, following his appointment by the Swiss OSCE Chairman-in-Office. He will also serve as the OSCE mediator in the Transdniestrian settlement process.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has met new Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, Natalia Voutova, at the beginning of her mandate in Moldova.

Moldova’s parliament formally approved businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister on Tuesday evening, filling a vacancy created after the previous government collapsed following a scandal at a state institution. The change in government comes as Moldova is engaged in sensitive negotiations over EU accession. While Tofan is widely respected in business circles, some critics question whether his lack of political experience could hinder his ability to deliver reforms.

[…] President Maia Sandu named Vasile Tofan, 44, a senior partner at investment firm Horizon Capital, on Saturday, after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month, citing an inability to carry out his duties in line with his convictions.

Moldova’s Prime Minister, Alexandru Munteanu, unexpectedly announced his resignation on Friday, but will remain in office in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed, according to official statements.

The summit was a key opportunity to highlight the strategic importance of Moldova's future within the EU and to strengthen the partnership between the EU and Moldova. […] EU leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment to Moldova's sovereignty, security and resilience, in light of Russia's continued hybrid attacks against Moldova and the consequences of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine.