Sources: ITAR TASS
Moldova's parliament approves the country's withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), as the government says CIS's core values and principles are no longer respected, such as territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders, and refers to Russia's actions in the region, including the war against Ukraine and the illegal military presence on Moldovan territory. 2026-04-2
The Moldovan parliament votes to close a Russian cultural center, citing security concerns and recent Russian drone incursions. 2025-11-27
Greece suspends the extradition of Moldovan businessman and politician Vladimir Plahotniuc, who is wanted in Moldova over a 2014 bank fraud case. 2025-09-17
Moldova confirms that Russian Navy warships in the Black Sea fired cruise missiles through its airspace to strike targets inside Ukraine. The Russian ambassador is subsequently summoned by Moldovan authorities to explain the violation. 2022-10-10
Bulgaria calls on its citizens to leave Moldova immediately by "any available means of transport" due to the "complicating situation" in the country, and warns against any travel there. 2022-04-28
Moldova declares a state of emergency in response to the invasion. Hundreds of Ukrainians are crossing the border, according to President Maia Sandu. 2022-02-24
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces that the United States has donated 500,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Moldova. Moldovan President Maia Sandu praises the United States for the vaccine deployment to the country. 2021-07-10
Thousands of people in Moldova march against proposed candidate for Prime Minister Vlad Plahotniuc. 2016-01-14
Moldova's pro-European parties begin consultations on forming a coalition as near-complete results show them gaining 54 seats in the 101-seat parliament. 2014-12-1
Voters in Moldova go to the polls in a referendum on whether the country's President should be directly elected. 2010-09-5