EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process
Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.
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Moldova holds parliamentary elections hit by claims of Russian interference
Most polls project the governing pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity in the lead.
Moldova bans pro-Russian parties ahead of Sunday’s election
Moldova election rocked by bans on pro-Russian parties as EU path hangs in balance.
Moldovan oligarch extradited to face charges over $1bn fraud
Trial of former kingmaker comes at sensitive time, as elections approach and authorities warn of Russian meddling.
![Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc (C), accused of acting of behalf of Russia, exits Chisinau International Airport under police escort, on September 25, 2025, after his extradition from Greece following his arrest earlier in July. [Daniel Mihailescu/AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/000_76PA6VA-1758793646.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections
After Monday’s mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference.
‘Unbearable’: Ukrainians deported by Russia, stranded at Georgia border
Ukrainian deportees being held in a cramped Georgian border facility are trapped between two countries.
EU council sanctions individuals, entities, for destabilising Moldova
Those sanctioned engaged in vote-buying and bribery ahead of the country’s 2024 election, the EU says.
Trump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines
The White House has sent letters to more than 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.
UK sanctions pro-Russian group over alleged Moldova vote interference
The United Kingdom targets the Russian-based Evrazia group, accusing it of undermining Moldova’s democracy.
Moldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate
Chisinau says trio personae non gratae after accusing embassy of helping convicted lawmaker escape to Transnistria.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,083
Here are the key developments on the 1,083rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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