https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:17:11 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Investigators are working to determine what caused a power failure that swept through Ukraine and Moldova on January 31, shutting down vital public services from transport to banking, along with residential heating in subzero temperatures. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-moldova-russia-power-energy-blackout-sabotage-subway-transport/33666174.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-moldova-russia-power-energy-blackout-sabotage-subway-transport/33666174.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:42:22 +0100 UkraineMoldovaRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine Major power disruptions struck Moldova on January 31 after severe problems in Ukraine’s electricity network triggered a cascading failure, amid harsh winter weather and ongoing damage from Russia’s full-scale invasion. https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-blackout-ukraine-power-grid/33665524.html https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-blackout-ukraine-power-grid/33665524.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0100 NewsMoldovaRussiaUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Police raided dozens of homes in Moldova and Ukraine, officials said, as part of a cross-border investigation into hundreds of people who are linked to Russia mercenary groups and who allegedly committed war crimes in Ukraine. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-moldova-europol-raids-wagner-russia-mercenary-war-crimes/33578168.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-moldova-europol-raids-wagner-russia-mercenary-war-crimes/33578168.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:50:16 +0100 NewsRussiaUkraine The pro-Europe ruling party of Moldova hailed its major victory over the Russia-friendly opposition in weekend parliamentary elections, a win that will keep the small, impoverished nationon a European path instead of drifting back toward the Kremlin. https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-parliament-election-pas-russia-meddlng-sandu/33543307.html https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-parliament-election-pas-russia-meddlng-sandu/33543307.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:32:39 +0200 NewsMoldovaRussiaThe Rundown Stories Moldova was on a knife edge as the country awaits the outcome of a parliamentary election key in determining whether the country will remain on its pro-European path or veer back toward Russia's sphere of influence. https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-parliamentary-election-eu-russia/33543218.html https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-parliamentary-election-eu-russia/33543218.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:29:43 +0200 NewsMoldovaThe Rundown Headline Moldovans head to the polls in key parliamentary elections facing a choice of two paths: continuing towards joining the European Union or veering toward Russia amid widespread reports of campaign meddling by the Kremlin. https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-election-russian-disinformation-sandu-dodon/33542617.html https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-election-russian-disinformation-sandu-dodon/33542617.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:40 +0200 NewsMoldovaEurope The European Commission is aware of Russia’s attempts to influence Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos told RFE/RL during a visit to Sarajevo on September 23 https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-russia-parliamentary-election-arrests-provocation-marta-kos-european-commission-maia-sandu/33539603.html https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-russia-parliamentary-election-arrests-provocation-marta-kos-european-commission-maia-sandu/33539603.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:42:31 +0200 MoldovaRussiaThe Rundown Stories Moldova goes to the polls on September 28 in parliamentary elections, with the pro-Western government saying Russian disinformation is boosting support for opposition parties. But widespread poverty in the country has made it vulnerable to messaging. https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-election-anti-western-russia-disinformation/33537115.html https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-election-anti-western-russia-disinformation/33537115.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:16 +0200 MoldovaFeaturesRussiaThe Rundown Headline