Ana Revenco on Russia's decision to ban her from entering its territory: Officials from states that oppose pressure and blackmail are put on the list

"These are diplomatic measures that have become almost normal on this front of the hybrid war that Russia is waging against our country," says Interior Minister Ana Revenco, reacting to Moscow's decision to ban several Moldovan officials from entering the territory of the Russian Federation. At the same time, the minister said she had no plans to go to Russia.

Who are the Moldovan officials banned from entering the Russian Federation

The First Secretary of the Consular Section of the Moldovan Embassy in Russia, Valeriu Manea, has reportedly been declared persona non grata and four other Moldovan officials have been banned from entering the Russian Federation, Russian media reports. Some officials targeted by Russia's bans have reacted by describing Moscow's gesture as evidence of "weakness" and "frustration".

Diplomatic scandal: Moscow announces it will expel a diplomat of the Moldovan Embassy

The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that it will declare an employee of the Moldovan Embassy persona non grata in response to the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from the Russian Embassy in Chisinau on 19 April.

EU will soon announce list of persons sanctioned for attempts to destabilise Moldova

The European Union will come in the near future with a list of persons and entities to be sanctioned for attempts to destabilise the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu at a press conference, referring to the political agreement on the creation of a sanctions regime reached yesterday by EU foreign ministers.

Nicu Popescu, on the expulsion of an official of the Moldovan Embassy in Moscow: "Russian Federation continues hostile actions towards the Republic of Moldova"

The decision to expel an employee of the Moldovan Embassy in Moscow is a continuation of the hostile actions that the Russian Federation has been taking over time towards our country. The statement was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu at a briefing.

LIVE // Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu holds a press conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu holds a press conference during which he will discuss Moldova's contributions to the EU Enlargement Report for 2023, as well as the status of implementation of the 9 recommendations of the European Commission, the latest developments regarding sanctions and the EU civilian mission deployed in our country.

FAC meeting in Luxembourg /// Bogdan Aurescu proposed the establishment of a new sanctions regime against those who act against the constitutional order of the Republic of Moldova

Foreign ministers from European Union member states, meeting in Luxembourg on Monday for the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), are expected to reach a political agreement to establish a new sanctions regime against those who act to destabilise the state and against the constitutional order of the Republic of Moldova, Agerpres reports. The proposal was made by Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu at the Foreign Affairs Council.

The EU establishes a civilian mission in the Republic of Moldova. It will increase the resilience of the security sector

The European Council has decided to establish an EU Partnership Mission to the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) in the framework of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The objective of this civilian mission, according to a press release from the European institution, is to enhance the resilience of the country's security sector in the area of crisis management and hybrid threats, including cyber security and countering foreign manipulation of information and foreign interference.

Igor Grosu attends the Conference of Presidents of Parliaments of EU countries. Russia's war against Ukraine on the agenda

The heads of the EU Member States' legislatures meet in Prague (Czech Republic) to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and the EU's response in the geopolitical context. For the first time, the Republic of Moldova will be represented at this forum as a candidate country. Parliament's President Igor Grosu will take part in discussions on the priorities and challenges facing the candidate countries.

FAC meeting in Luxembourg // Bogdan Aurescu to speak on getting EU political agreement to sanction those who want to destabilise Moldova

The head of Romanian diplomacy, Bogdan Aurescu, will address the most important developments regarding the European Union's support for the Republic of Moldova at the meeting of EU foreign ministers - the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), which will take place in Luxembourg, according to a press release from the Romanian Foreign Ministry.

An alternative report on the implementation of reforms necessary for the opening of negotiations on Moldova's accession to the EU was presented

Expert associations in Chisinau have presented a shadow report on the implementation of the nine steps for the opening of EU accession negotiations. The government's actions were rated 3.8 out of five points. Progress has been made in reforming the justice system, but there is still much work to be done on dismantling the oligarchy, Ilie Chirtoaca, executive director of the Centre for Legal Resources (CRJM), told Moldova 1.

The presidential administration published the list of gifts received by Maia Sandu and their value

President Maia Sandu received 20 gifts in the first three months of this year. The presidential administration has published the list and their value. For the most part, President Sandu received art objects as gifts. The most expensive gift is the porcelain figurine given to her by the President of the Polish Senate, and it costs more than six thousand lei.