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Moldova

‘Malfunction’ cuts power in Ukraine. Here’s what we know

All lines on Kyiv's metro were shut down as a result of the outage.
All lines on Kyiv's metro were shut down as a result of the outage.

Moldova hit by widespread power cuts amid Ukraine grid problems

Disruptions in neighbouring Ukraine’s grid led to a voltage drop on one of the power lines into Moldova (above).
Disruptions in neighbouring Ukraine’s grid led to a voltage drop on one of the power lines into Moldova (above).

Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group

Moldova's Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi speaks during a press conference, as foreign ministers and officials of Nordic-Baltic Cooperation (NB8) visit Moldova ahead of the country's upcoming presidential election and a referendum on future European Union membership, in Chisinau, Moldova October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
Moldova's Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi speaks during a press conference, as foreign ministers and officials of Nordic-Baltic Cooperation (NB8) visit Moldova ahead of the country's upcoming presidential election and a referendum on future European Union membership, in Chisinau, Moldova October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

Cyprus to prioritise Moldova's EU accession as it takes bloc's presidency

Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides and Moldova's President Maia Sandu attend a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/Pool
Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides and Moldova's President Maia Sandu attend a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/Pool

Former Moldovan PM returns to public life as special envoy

FILE PHOTO: Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean speaks to the media after voting at a polling station during the country's parliamentary elections in Chisinau, Moldova September 28, 2025.  REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean speaks to the media after voting at a polling station during the country's parliamentary elections in Chisinau, Moldova September 28, 2025.  REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat

On Nov 26, Moldova placed a Russian-made Gerbera drone found on its territory on the steps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after summoning Russia's ambassador to Moldova to explain it.
On Nov 26, Moldova placed a Russian-made Gerbera drone found on its territory on the steps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after summoning Russia's ambassador to Moldova to explain it.

Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre

Moldovan lawmakers attend a parliamentary session in Chisinau, Moldova, October 31, 2025. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
Moldovan lawmakers attend a parliamentary session in Chisinau, Moldova, October 31, 2025. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 27, 2025

Law-enforcement officers secure the area after a shooting in downtown Washington, on November 26, 2025. On November 26, Police in Washington said they had detained a suspect after two National Guard troops were shot blocks away from the White House. "The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody," The DC Police posted on X. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
Law-enforcement officers secure the area after a shooting in downtown Washington, on November 26, 2025. On November 26, Police in Washington said they had detained a suspect after two National Guard troops were shot blocks away from the White House. "The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody," The DC Police posted on X. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Moldova displays Russian drone, summons envoy over ‘unacceptable’ crash

Russian ambassador to Chisinau Oleg Ozerov passing a Russian-made Gerbera drone on Nov 26 after it was placed at the entrance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Russian ambassador to Chisinau Oleg Ozerov passing a Russian-made Gerbera drone on Nov 26 after it was placed at the entrance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.