Correspondence by Dan Alexe // "Peace imposed by force": summit in Paris; France takes over the leadership of the coalition for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders of the Coalition of the Willing on Thursday, March 27. The Paris meeting will focus on short-term military support for Kiev and long-term security guarantees "that the armies of European countries can offer," Macron said.

Ukrainian forces deny Russian claims of ceasefire violation

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have rejected the accusations made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, which asserts that Ukraine violated the ceasefire conditions regarding energy infrastructure.

Sergiu Stanciu resigns from Teleradio-Moldova leadership

Sergiu Stanciu has resigned from his role as secretary of the Supervisory and Development Council (CSD) of Teleradio-Moldova. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 26, at the conclusion of the Council meeting.

Children’s Ombudsman to investigate three tragic cases in Moldova

The Children’s Ombudsman has taken note of three serious incidents that have recently emerged in the media, sparking public concern.

Moldova withdraws amendment on online disinformation sanctions

The amendment proposing the sanctioning of online disinformation, which had been criticized by civil society, has been withdrawn, according to Olesea Stamate, vice-president of the Party of Action and Solidarity.

Gagauzia supports Guțul's release, threatens mass protests

On Wednesday, March 26, the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG) adopted a statement expressing unanimous support for the autonomy’s Bashkan, Evghenia Guțul, who was detained by law enforcement the previous day.

Vladimir Plahotniuc, wanted by Interpol, listed with fake ID

Former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, who is wanted internationally, is listed in Interpol’s database under multiple identities, including one linked to a Mexican passport. The information was confirmed by Minister of Internal Affairs Daniela Misail-Nichitin.

Protest in Gagauzia after governor Evghenia Guțul’s detention

Several people gathered on Wednesday morning outside the headquarters of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia in Comrat to protest the detention of Evghenia Guțul, the Governor of Gagauzia.

Moldova’s national pretest: 58% pass rate with significant regional differences

Approximately 6 in 10 students passed the national pretest in mathematics conducted on February 27, 2025, as shown by data analyzed by the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation.

Evghenia Guțul detained over fraudulent electoral funds

Evghenia Guțul, the Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) Gagauzia, was detained by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) as a suspect in a criminal case involving the fraudulent management of electoral funds, illegal financing of candidates, and falsification of documents concerning the 2023 elections.

U.S. reviews Russia’s conditions for Black Sea ceasefire

The U.S. administration is currently reviewing Russia's preconditions for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, as stated by President Donald Trump.

Ukraine and Russia reach agreement on Black Sea ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine expects the ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea and the cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure to take effect starting March 25, following two days of negotiations in Saudi Arabia.