Tag: Transnistria


  • Moldova at the crossroads: Putin tests Europe as Moldova heads to elections

    Moldova at the crossroads: Putin tests Europe as Moldova heads to elections

    Moldova at a crossroads In a week where European security figures prominently at the United Nations, Moldova sits at the sharp end of a broader contest between Moscow and Brussels. President Volodymyr Zelenskyj warned in New York that Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova as a neighbor, underscoring how the outcome of Sunday’s parliamentary vote…

  • Putin and Europe Clash on Moldova’s Doorstep as Elections Loom

    Putin and Europe Clash on Moldova’s Doorstep as Elections Loom

    Moldova’s election is a test for Europe and a frontline in the hybrid war In talks at the United Nations this week, Ukraine’s president warned that Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova as a neighbor, a sentiment echoed by observers who see the country as a strategic battleground in the broader conflict with Russia. Moldova…

  • Moldova’s Election: Putin’s Pressure on Europe’s Frontline

    Moldova’s Election: Putin’s Pressure on Europe’s Frontline

    Moldova on Europe’s Frontline as a pivotal election approaches In a week shadowed by Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine, Moldova prepares for parliamentary elections that could decide the country’s future alignment—toward closer ties with the European Union or deeper Russian influence. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addressing the UN this week, warned that Europe cannot afford to…