But Russia’s efforts to control the country have ramped up in recent years, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Securing a more malleable, Moscow-friendly government in Moldova has, for ...
The two countries face unusually consequential elections where their populations must choose between moving unambiguously towards the West – or towards closer ties with Russia.
Moldova this week votes in a key referendum on future EU membership that will decide the country's future. But what advantages would an EU perspective bring the country?