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Cross-border grid fault plunges Ukraine and Moldova into blackouts
world27 days ago

Cross-border grid fault plunges Ukraine and Moldova into blackouts

A technical malfunction on high-voltage lines linking Ukraine, Moldova and Romania caused cascading power outages across seven Ukrainian regions and Moldova, with power restored later the same day. Kyiv’s metro paused and heating was limited for thousands amid freezing temperatures. Officials said there was no cyberattack or direct war damage, and investigators are probing the cause while imports are being increased to meet demand.

Winter Blackouts Expand Across Ukraine and Moldova as Grid Fails
world28 days ago

Winter Blackouts Expand Across Ukraine and Moldova as Grid Fails

Emergency power cuts hit Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regions plus Moldova after a technical fault in cross-border lines triggered cascading outages, halting water supply and the Kyiv subway. The outages follow weeks of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid amid an unusually harsh winter, with regional officials warning of further cold and ongoing talks about a limited pause in strikes and diplomacy.

Sandu would back Moldova–Romania reunification in a referendum
politics1 month ago

Sandu would back Moldova–Romania reunification in a referendum

Moldovan President Maia Sandu told a British podcast she would vote for Moldova’s reunification with Romania if the issue were decided by referendum, arguing the small country struggles to survive as a democracy and must resist Russia; she cautioned that public support is not strong, with polls showing about two-thirds opposed to reunification, and she framed EU membership as a more realistic goal, noting Moldova’s 2024 referendum narrowly approved EU accession and her reelection as a pro-European leader.

Zelenskyy Urges Ukraine's EU Membership by 2030 Amid Progress and Corruption Warnings
world3 months ago

Zelenskyy Urges Ukraine's EU Membership by 2030 Amid Progress and Corruption Warnings

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Moldova's Maia Sandu are urging the EU to accelerate their countries' accession processes, with Zelenskyy aiming for Ukraine to join before 2030. They emphasized the importance of EU support amid ongoing challenges, including Hungary's veto, and highlighted their countries' progress and readiness for membership, while also addressing issues like corruption and geopolitical pressures.

EU Commends Ukraine's Progress but Urges More on Corruption and Rule of Law
politics3 months ago

EU Commends Ukraine's Progress but Urges More on Corruption and Rule of Law

The EU warns Ukraine to maintain anti-corruption efforts to stay on track for membership, with a deadline of 2030 for new members. While Ukraine has made reforms amid war, concerns remain over corruption and political independence. EU officials praise Moldova, Albania, and Montenegro for progress, but political deadlocks and Russian influence pose challenges for Ukraine and other candidate countries. The EU emphasizes the importance of reforms and unity for future enlargement.