Politics

27 April, 2026 / 18:12

/ 6 days ago

EU extends sanctions against persons, entities involved in actions destabilizing Moldova

The Council of the European Union today ruled to extend sanctions against persons and entities involved in actions destabilizing Moldova until 29 April 2027.

The restrictive measures target 23 individuals and five legal entities considered in charge of undermining or threatening the state’s sovereignty and independence. The people included on the list include Ilan Shor, Marina Tauber, Vladimir Plahotniuc and Evghenia Gutul.

According to the EU Council, the sanctions include the freezing of assets held on the territory of the European Union, a ban on entry and transit in member states, as well as a prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to the sanctioned persons and organizations.

In its statement, the European Union notes that it maintains its support for the Moldova, including with regard to the country’s resilience, security and stability, in the context of destabilizing actions attributed to Russia. They include, according to the same source, hybrid attacks targeting the state’s democratic institutions.

At the same time, European officials reaffirmed their commitment to continue close cooperation with Moldova, a candidate country for accession to the European Union.

The restrictive measures were first introduced in April 2023, at a request by Moldova. They allow the EU to impose sanctions on persons responsible for supporting or implementing actions that undermine or threaten the sovereignty and independence of Moldova, as well as the democracy, rule of law, stability or security of the country.

Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, efforts to destabilize Moldova have boosted, representing a direct threat to the stability and security of the EU’s external borders.

Comment

Latest News

Speaker about possible resignations at Interior Ministry

Prime Minister in Parliament: State of emergency in energy sector achieved goal. Government will continue risk management through mechanisms of state of alert

Parliament simplifies mechanism for voluntary amalgamation of localities

Moldovan president welcomes EU's support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia

USA Freedom 250 // Moldovan PM says partnership with USA delivers concrete results for Moldova's citizens

London Declaration: United Kingdom, Moldova expand cooperation, opening new opportunities in education, research

Moldovan parliament speaker meets President of European Economic and Social Committee; stages of EU accession process on discussions' agenda

PHOTO // Delphi Economic Forum: Moldovan, Albanian foreign affairs ministers discuss European path of Moldova

Moldova to appoint new ambassadors to Japan and Kazakhstan

Deputy Prime Minister to attend Delphi Economic Forum

PHOTO // Speaker at Euronest Assembly: EU enlargement - path to more stable, more coherent Europe, better able to protect fundamental values

Parliament to consider government’s proposal to lift state of emergency in energy sector on Friday

VIDEO // Moldovan deputy PM for reintegration comments to accusations made by secretary of Russia's Security Council

Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry rejects allegations of supposed threats against Russian citizens on left bank of Dniester: “Rights of all persons fully respected and guaranteed”

PHOTO // Traditional Moldovan costume promoted at international fashion event in China

Speaker on State Flag Day: This symbol unites us as nation and reminds us of path we have taken toward freedom, independence and our place in world

President on State Flag Day: It is important we rise to height of values flag represents – to be united and work together for country’s future

Prime Minister attends Three Seas Initiative Summit in Dubrovnik

PHOTO GALLERY // Tricolor honored in Chișinău: Images from solemn ceremony dedicated to Flag Day

Over 6,600 tons of fuel imported into Moldova in recent days

VIDEO // Speaker on State Flag Day: Under this flag, we have duty to build future and take Moldova where it belongs – into community of free and prosperous countries

Flag that unites us

State Flag Day: Tricolor of Moldova, symbol of national identity and unity officially celebrated in Chișinău

Moldovan president in Chernobyl says contempt for human life did not disappear from Kremlin

President Maia Sandu’s message at ceremony of commemoration of Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Tragedy in Moldovan capital: 85-year-old man dies after being crushed by tree felled by wind

Woman taken to hospital, after billboard knocked down by wind in Chisinau

VIDEO // Ukrainian president says Ukraine, Moldova moving together towards EU, strengthening their security cooperation

Moldovan president in Kyiv says security of Moldova, security of Ukraine interconnected

Orange wind warning // Moldovan General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations carries out 58 interventions, no victims reported

See more