Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moldova accepted Ukrainian refugees, [1] opened a bank account for donations, [2] and unofficially imposed sanctions on Russia. [ 3 ] They also, Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency and fully closed its airspace for a week.

Mar 5, 2023 · A short drive from Ukraine's southern border, hundreds of Russian troops guard a vast Soviet-era ammunition depot in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria.

Jun 25, 2024 · The European Union agreed Friday to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova, another step in the nations’ long journey to move closer to the West and mute Russia’s influence. (Moldovan Presidency via AP)

Mar 10, 2024 · Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, its neighbor Moldova has faced a litany of crises that have at times raised fears the country is also in Russia’s crosshairs.

Jan 9, 2025 · A decades-long Russian-Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.

Jan 1, 2025 · Russian gas has stopped passing through Ukraine after a five-year deal expired, leaving Moldova at risk of a crisis. ... Gazprom has halted the return flow of cash to fund the full-scale invasion ...

5 days ago · Underscored the Republic of Moldova’s multidimensional assistance in meeting the needs of Ukraine and its people since the first days of Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and unjustified full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, recognizing the importance of continuing humanitarian assistance and pledging to enhance collaborative efforts to identify the necessary resources and humanitarian ...

Jun 10, 2024 · While Ukraine defends itself against a full-fledged Russian military invasion, Moldova is confronting a parallel Russian “hybrid war” that aims to destabilize the regime of President Maia Sandu and torpedo the country’s prospective alignment with the West.

Mar 27, 2024 · Since Russia fully invaded Ukraine two years ago, a string of incidents in neighboring Moldova’s Russia-backed breakaway region of Transnistria have periodically raised the specter that European Union candidate Moldova could also be in Moscow’s crosshairs.

Oct 18, 2024 · Moscow’s war in Ukraine has directly affected Moldovans, who now secure gas from the West rather than Russia. Where does Moldova stand on Russia’s war in Ukraine?