Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,358
Here are the key events from day 1,358 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
![Giant flags of Moldova and EU are seen on the Government buildings in Chisinau September 26, 2025 ahead of parliamentary elections. [Daniel Mihailescu/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/000_76WL49F-1758924186.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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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://www.aljazeera.com/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.
![Servicemen of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces operate a Leopard 1A5 tank in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 9, 2025 [Oleksandr Klymenko/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-10T133505Z_311351434_RC20RCATVFJE_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-DONETSK-REGION-1739245325.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,076
Here are the key developments on the 1,076th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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