**Moldovan Independence Day Concert Draws International Leaders**
*Chișinău, 27 August 2026* – The Great National Assembly Square (PMAN) in Chișinău hosted a concert marking the Republic of Moldova’s Independence Day, an event that attracted a number of high‑profile political figures.
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, Romania’s mayor Nicușor Dan, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky were among the attendees. The three leaders were greeted with applause from the assembled crowd as the festivities began.
During his appearance, President Zelensky addressed the audience in Romanian, delivering a greeting in the language spoken by many in Moldova and Romania. The gesture was noted by observers as a sign of solidarity between Ukraine and its neighboring countries.
The concert, organized as part of the national celebrations, featured performances by local artists and was intended to highlight Moldova’s cultural heritage and its ties with regional partners. No further details about the program or additional participants were released at the time of reporting.
