{
  "id": 3796679,
  "title": "How Is Moldova Marking 35 Years of Independence? Details From Chișinău",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/how-is-moldova-marking-35-years-of-independence-details-from-chisinau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T15:47:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/how-is-moldova-marking-35-years-of-independence-details-from-chi-in-u/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moldova commemorates its 35th year of independence with festive events and a military parade in the capital, Chișinău. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the Moldovan capital upon the invitation of President Maia Sandu. Streets are adorned with national flags and celebrations have commenced since the previous evening. Security measures have been significantly enhanced, with police, the National Guard patrolling the streets, and drones flights over Chișinău prohibited. President Sandu planted flowers in remembrance of those who fought for Moldova’s independence. Many Moldovans now regard independence as a value to be safeguarded, not merely a historical event. Mykola, a resident who participated in defending Moldova’s independence in the 1990s, shared his perspective: \"Our independence is of immense value to us and our children.\" The country has also heightened its security awareness, considering the security threats since 2022, including over 60 incidents involving drones and airspace violations during Russian attacks against Ukrainian cities. Moldova has concurrently fortified its national security and defense. A military parade commenced at 4 p.m. in central Chișinău, featuring around 2,000 participants, including approximately 150 veterans and honor guard units from Ukraine, the United States, Italy, Poland, and Lithuania. This year's parade is larger than the one held five years ago, with double the number of participating military personnel and the inclusion of armored vehicles, anti-aircraft systems, and air defense equipment. President Sandu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan were present at the celebrations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also in Chișinău for Moldova’s Independence Day, and Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine are set to hold a trilateral meeting, followed by a joint press conference, focused on regional security.",
  "summary": "Moldova is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its declaration of independence. Festive events and a military parade are taking place in Chișinău, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also visiting the Moldovan capital at the invitation of President Maia Sandu, UATV English reports. In central Chișinău, final preparations for the military parade have been completed, while the city has…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}