Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi stated that Ukraine’s experience in countering Russian drones and missiles is essential for strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s airspace defence capabilities. The statement was made in the context of the technical and military cooperation agreement signed with Ukraine, which has been criticised by the opposition.
The trade union of the Romanian state-owned company Oil Terminal has announced its intention to hold an indefinite general strike from 18 November 2026. A potential shutdown of the oil terminal at the port of Constanța poses a risk to Romania’s supply of petroleum products and requires attention from Moldova, which obtains the bulk of its imported petrol, diesel and liquefied gas from its neighbour.
Yesterday saw the 12th meeting of the Sub-Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) within the framework of the partnership between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. This body plays a key role in monitoring cooperation in areas such as plant and animal health, animal welfare and food safety.
A contingent from the National Army is taking part in the multinational Wind Spring-2026 exercises from 17 to 30 October, according to the Ministry of Defence’s press office.
The cyberattack on state information systems led to the unauthorised extraction of data associated with approximately 750,000 personal identification numbers (IDNP). This time, it is not merely a technical incident.
Cyber security, military training and the management of military resources were among the key topics of the seminar, which was organised by the Moldovan Ministry of Defence and the NATO mission in the country. Participants discussed how to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities and improve its preparedness for modern threats.
The cyberattack on the Republic of Moldova’s information systems, which resulted in data associated with approximately 750,000 IDNPs being accessed, confirms the need for investment in cybersecurity. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that this is “a reality we cannot ignore”.
Following a cyberattack on the Republic of Moldova’s government information systems, data sets relating to approximately 750,000 IDNPs were unlawfully extracted. Between 19 and 23 October, the attackers attempted to access information associated with approximately one million IDNPs. The unauthorised extraction of data was halted on 23 October, the authorities have announced.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, spoke in favour of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine continuing on their shared path towards European integration, describing this as “the right thing to do”.
Moldova and Ukraine have signed a technical and military cooperation agreement and have agreed to develop bilateral projects in the fields of transport, trade and energy, as well as to strengthen regional security and cooperation in the process of accession to the European Union. These issues were discussed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, with his Ukrainian counterpart, Sergii Koretskyi, during a meeting held today in Kyiv.
