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Moldova: Europe Wins an Early Battle November 13, 2024

President Sandu and her allies just pulled off a victory against Russia’s election interference. Now the hard work of European integration begins. ...

Moldova’s Voters Choose Europe — Now Comes the Fight November 06, 2024

Moldova’s pro-European President won a decisive victory, but lasting stability and EU integration will hinge on urgent reforms and the 2025 parliamentary election. ...

Moldova Loosens Russia’s Grip October 24, 2024

Moldova’s governing party has managed to win one vote and is well-positioned for the next but the battle for the country’s future is far from over. ...

Moldova and Georgia Ring Alarm Bells for the EU October 22, 2024

Moscow is willing to put big money into bribes and disinformation in its battle for influence with the EU in former Soviet republics. ...

It Was a Mistake To Make the Moldovan Election About Russia October 22, 2024

The slim majority backing EU membership and for President Sandu reflects a chafing against binary choices   ...

Millions Poured Into Tiny Moldova's Elections October 18, 2024

Moldova, a former Soviet Union country sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, is set for significant elections on October 20 when voters must choose between partnering with the European Union or with Russia. ...

Moldova Faces ‘Existential’ EU Vote October 17, 2024

Moscow is using cash and fear in an attempt to regain control of the former Soviet Republic, officials warn....

Washington Should Resist the Urge To Meddle in Moldova July 03, 2024

The establishment wants to go all-in to push out Russian influence, a move that carries great potential to backfire   ...

Moldova Fights To Free Itself From Russian Disinformation May 07, 2024

With an EU referendum and a presidential election in October, the Ukraine-bordering Eastern European country fends off a barrage of disinformation, cyberattacks and Kremlin-backed political corruption. ...

The Next Six Months Will Be Critical for Moldova May 03, 2024

After Ukraine, Moldova is the next line of defense against Russian aggression. Here are six critical steps to strengthen this Eastern European nation. ...

Russia Determined To Take over Moldova or Break It May 01, 2024

Russia’s agenda in Moldova is an extension of Moscow’s war in Ukraine and its policy to re-expand into the intermediate zone between Russia and the West....

U.S. Troops in Moldova in Emerging Plan B for Ukraine April 05, 2024

Moldova could be envisioned as staging area for US and NATO forces in the event of a Russian victory and break up of Ukraine ...

Spotlight on Moldova: Ambassador Talks Democracy, Security and Wine March 27, 2024

Why Russians In ‘Original Frozen Conflict’ Skipped Vladimir Putin’s Re-Election March 19, 2024

Vladimir Putin has basked in what he said was a record turnout by Russians for his re-election this weekend. But in a sliver of land in eastern Moldova, Russian passport holders showed up in far fewer numbers than in 2018.  Transnistria is sometimes ...

Is Putin Opening a Second Front in Europe? March 06, 2024

Could another war be beginning in Europe? The past few weeks in Transnistria are worrying, not least because they are so familiar. The separatist government there is agitating against Moldova, accusing it of destroying the economy, and violating Tran...