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Today, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Administrator Samantha Power, in partnership with the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation, convened more than a dozen philanthropic and private sector partners to announce investments totaling more than $255 million to deliver essential services and bring about tangible progress for citizens in countries experiencing democratic openings. 

With USAID support, the Moldovan government is strengthening courts so they can be more responsive to citizens, advancing locally-led efforts to build transparency and bolstering independent media.

He is embarking on a new journey, to an old post, during a new era. And we know just how momentous this assignment is: for the United States and above all for the people of Moldova. Moldova is again at a critical inflection point. There is monumental pressure and challenges stemming from Russia interference and Russia’s war on Ukraine. The last thing Russia wants to see is integration into Europe that the United States has backed Moldova to pursue. 

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), plans to work with Congress to provide $300 million to help Moldova address the severe energy crisis exacerbated by the Russian Federation’s brutal invasion of Ukraine and attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid.

Today's ceremony marks another milestone in the U.S. government's continued support of those affected by Putin's violence. The United States is aghast at the actions of the Kremlin and Russian forces. But we know that life is long, we know that freedom is a powerful force that has lifted up millions all around the world, and continues to animate Ukraine’s struggle, Moldova’s struggle, and continues, that longing for freedom continues to beat in the hearts of so many Russians inside Russia and beyond. And we, at USAID, are just incredibly honored, privileged to be a part of that shared struggle to promote dignity, respect and opportunity for every human being no matter where they happen to be born or happen to find themselves.

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $30 million in direct budgetary support to help the Government of Moldova address spiking energy prices caused by the Kremlin’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine.

Today, USAID Administrator Samantha Power attended meetings and events during her second day at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, New York.