Mihail Podoliak: Russia has prepared concrete plans for the "most severe and aggressive destabilization" of the political situation in the Republic of Moldova

Kiev presidential counselor, Mihail Podoliak, claims that Russia would have prepared concrete plans for the "most severe and aggressive destabilization" of the political situation in the Republic of Moldova. The Ukrainian official said, in an interview with Radio Moldova, that the destabilization of the situation in the country could be obtained, including, by organizing anti-government protests in Chisinau, as well as using the Transnistrian region for military purposes. Podoliak argues that Transnistrian enclave presents a continuous risk to both the Security of the Republic of Moldova and that of Ukraine, and urges the leadership from Chisinau to adopt a "harder" attitude towards the pro-Russian causing parties and movements.

Nicu Popescu denies the information presented by the Russian MFA regarding the Transnistrian region: "It is not true"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, publicly denies the information presented today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation regarding the alleged provocations by the Ukrainian armed forces on the Transnistrian segment of the state border of the Republic of Moldova with Ukraine. The head of diplomacy from Chisinau declares that it "it is not true" and reiterates, in the context, the need for the unconditional and transparent withdrawal of Russian military forces from the region.

Maia Sandu, meeting with Marko Shevchenko: "Ukrainians have all our admiration for the courage with which they defend their homeland. We continue to stand by"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, had a meeting with the Ambassador of Ukraine in Chisinau, Marko Shevchenko, on the day Ukraine commemorates one year since the start of the Russian military invasion. The head of state sent her condolences to all those who lost their loved ones in this unjustified war.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean discussed with his Ukrainian counterpart, Denys Shmyhal: "We remain in solidarity with Ukraine and its people"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean talked with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, in a video conference. The PM from Chisinau thanked the Ukrainian people for the firmness with which they defend their borders, but also the whole of Europe. Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that the authorities continue to make efforts to integrate Ukrainian refugees into our society, in kindergartens, schools and social projects.

The US is planning a 300 million dollar aid for the Republic of Moldova to be able to respond "to the urgent needs created by Putin's war"

The United States plans to announce on Friday $300 million in aid to the Republic of Moldova to help Chisinau reduce its energy dependence on Russia, as well as €250 million in aid to strengthen Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the wake of the Russian attacks, informs Digi24.ro.

ISW: By warnings, Russia is trying to discredit the information sent by Volodymyr Zelensky to Maia Sandu

Russia could create conditions for an operation under a foreign flag in the Transnistrian region, claims the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which recalled that the Russian Ministry of Defense accused Ukraine of preparing provocations in the area with the help of soldiers dressed in Russian uniforms . Thus, ISW believes, Moscow is trying to discredit the information sent by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenski, to Maia Sandu, such as that Russia would prepare provocations in the Republic of Moldova and Kiev's readiness to offer help in the event that Russian troops stationed illegally in the transnistrian region would threaten territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Ministry: Any threat to the Transnistrian region will be considered an attack on Russia. Chisinau reacts

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia condemns the so-called concentration of Ukrainian military forces on the border between Ukraine and the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. In a statement issued today, Russian diplomacy warned Ukraine and NATO countries not to "adventure" regarding the Transnistrian region, noting that it is ready to "adequately respond" to any provocations that would endanger the population of the region.

The government turns off the lights in solidarity with Ukraine. Dorin Recean: "We chose to be on the right side of history"

The government of the Republic of Moldova will turn off the lights today, starting at 19:00, as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, one year after the invasion of the Russian Federation. The executive from Chisinau thus joins the European #LightUpUkraine campaign.

Resolution in support of the Republic of Moldova: the United States condemns the activities of the Russian Federation and demands the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Transnistrian region

The United States of America condemns in the strongest terms the malicious Russian activities in the Republic of Moldova and demands the withdrawal of the Russian troops stationed illegally in the Transnistrian region. At the same time, the USA expresses its support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and urges the European Union to further promote the accession processes of the Republic of Moldova to the EU. The statements are contained in a resolution passed by the US House of Representatives.

Ukraine, a year of war // President Maia Sandu: "Ukraine will win! Peace will prevail!"

The Republic of Moldova is with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people "in their fight for a free and dignified life", declared the president of the country, Maia Sandu, one year after the invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. The head of state came out with a public message on social networks in which she condemns the military aggression against Ukraine and in which she thanks everyone for the help provided to Ukraine during this period.

The US will provide Ukraine with new military aid worth $2 billion

Washington will grant a new tranche of military aid to Ukraine, worth 2 billion dollars. The announcement comes amid the marking of one year since the start of the Russian invasion, reports AFP and Reuters, quoted by Agerpres.

The Commission for European Integration of the Parliaments of Romania and the Republic of Moldova will hold its work in Chisinau

The 11th Meeting of the Joint Commission for European Integration (CCIE) between the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Parliament of Romania (CCIE) will take place in Chisinau. Its agenda was discussed at a meeting attended by CCIE co-presidents, Petru Frunze and Andrei Daniel Gheorghe, as well as members of the Commission from the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.