Hungary blocked further procedural steps in EU accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova during a technical meeting in Brussels, preventing formal talks on internal market and competitiveness reforms until at least September 1.
Transnistrian authorities have accused Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, of sabotaging conflict resolution negotiations by refusing to meet at neutral OSCE venues. The unrecognized republic's Foreign Ministry called for an immediate return to talks, which have been frozen since 2019 on the 5+2 platform.
A survey by the Chisinau-based IMAS institute reveals that over half of Moldova's population opposes unification with Romania (54%) and joining NATO (58%), despite the government's pro-unification and pro-NATO stance.
Moldova's withdrawal from the CIS is in progress, with discussions ongoing to determine which of the 102 economic agreements Chisinau will retain. The move, initiated after Maia Sandu's 2020 election, faces criticism from Moldova's opposition, including the Party of Socialists.
Moldova's parliament elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister by 53 votes to 21, approving his new government and reaffirming the country's pro-European Union mandate. Tofan, backed by President Sandu, replaces Alexandru Munteanu and pledges to revive the economy and advance EU membership by 2030.
KDC Sağlık Bakanlığı raporuna göre, Ebola salgınında doğrulanmış vaka sayısı 2.423'e, ölümler ise 967'ye ulaştı. Ituri, Kuzey Kivu gibi doğu eyaletleri en çok etkilenen bölgeler. Salgın, Bundibugyo virüsünden kaynaklanıyor ve henüz onaylanmış tedavisi veya aşısı bulunmuyor.
Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban accused the Moldovan government of secretly ceding full control over Dniester River water resources in northern Moldova to Ukraine via a classified agreement. This comes amidst warnings from the Environment Minister about potential water shortages in Chisinau, which Ceban disputes, calling it panic-sowing.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
Vasile Tofan was nominated as Moldova's new prime minister on Saturday, succeeding Alexandru Munteanu who resigned amid scandals. Tofan aims to relaunch the economy and lead Moldova into the EU by 2028. He has 15 days to secure a vote of confidence.
Former Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev stated that the Constitutional Court's decision to limit Gagauzia's rights is ill-advised, undermining Moldova's statehood and creating a dangerous precedent. He argued that the 1994 law granting Gagauzia special status peacefully resolved past conflicts.
Moldova's Constitutional Court has ruled the 1994 law granting special status to Gagauzia unconstitutional. The decision impacts the formation of the Central Election Commission and appointments to law enforcement and justice departments within the autonomous region.
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moldova is preventing the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria and is shifting responsibility. She emphasized that settling the Transnistrian conflict is a prerequisite for troop withdrawal, citing 1992 and 1997 documents.
A Russian State Duma member claims the EU is arming Moldova to provoke a conflict with Transnistria, citing a recent deal for armored vehicles. The MP alleges this move by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, supported by European allies, aims to seize Transnistrian assets and bolster Ukraine's military, despite Moldova's constitutional neutrality.
Adalet Bakanı, yurt dışına kaçan 197 suçlunun Türkiye'ye iade edildiğini duyurdu. Bakanlık, iade süreçlerini titizlikle takip edeceğini ve mütekabiliyet ilkesine önem vereceğini belirtti.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova advised the West to apply the term "annexation" to Romania's intention to absorb Moldova, arguing that true unification requires mutual aspiration and a plebiscite, which are currently absent, and that Moldovans' opinions are being ignored.
Hungary delays EU membership process for Ukraine and Moldova, complicating Kiev's goal to open all accession clusters by mid-July, citing premature fast-tracking and concerns over Western Balkan countries' longer pursuit of EU membership.
Hungary has delayed a crucial procedural step for Ukraine and Moldova's EU membership bids by opposing a letter outlining the bloc's joint position. This move, supported only by Hungary, risks Kyiv's timeline to open all negotiating chapters by mid-July.
AB Konseyi Başkanı Costa ve AB Komisyonu Başkanı von der Leyen, Moldova Cumhurbaşkanı Sandu ile 2. AB-Moldova Zirvesi sonrası konuştu. Costa, "Moldova halkı Avrupa'yı seçti" dedi. Von der Leyen, Rusya'nın baskılarına rağmen Moldova'nın rotasını koruduğunu belirtti.
The European Council has not set timeframes for the next stages of Moldova's EU accession negotiations, which began on June 15. While the European Commission urged for talks on all clusters to start in July, a unanimous EU decision was not reached during the summit. The process is merit-based and typically takes over 10 years.
Ermenistan'da yapılan seçimler sonrası Rus uzmanlar, ülkenin hem AB ile yakınlaşmasının hem de Avrasya Ekonomik Birliği'nde (AEB) kalmasının mümkün olmadığını belirtiyor. Uzmanlar, Ermenistan'ın tercih yapması gerektiğini ve AEB'den ayrılmasının ekonomik sonuçlarının ağır olacağını vurguluyor.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims EU officials, in informal talks, state Ukraine's accession is impossible in the medium term due to economic collapse, corruption, and ongoing conflict. They also fear Ukraine's integration could empower right-wing radicals in Europe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Europe continues to dream of expansion, intending to absorb Ukraine and Moldova while drawing Armenia into its sphere of influence. He also noted NATO's eastward expansion with Finland and Sweden's accession, and described Ukraine as a potential "striking fist" for a future European military force.
A Russian security official claims Ukraine is deploying special forces and equipment to the Moldovan border, potentially to stage provocations against Russian troops and peacekeepers in Transnistria. Russian peacekeepers have been stationed in the region since 1992.
