Romania

The “Moldova Highway” Between Romania & Ukraine Has Major Military-Strategic Implications

This project is a much bigger deal than most observers have realized since it’ll play an important role in shaping the EU and NATO’s post-conflict future upon the inevitable end of their proxy war on Russia. Romanian media recently reported that their country is building the so-called “Moldova Highway” (MH) …

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Transnistria Ups the Ante Amid Creeping Pressure From Moldova

An extraordinary parliamentary session in Transnistria was a bid to attract international attention and a signal that the de facto state is ready to escalate. The longer the war in Ukraine continues, the more confident neighboring Moldova’s authorities feel in their long-running conflict with the breakaway state of Transnistria. Moldova …

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Moldova’s Sandu Stakes Reelection on EU Integration

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is going all in on EU integration successes as she looks to win presidential elections in the fall. The second half of 2024 will be a tense time for Moldova, with a presidential election scheduled for the fall in which President Maia Sandu will seek reelection. …

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Transnistria Ups the Ante Amid Creeping Pressure From Moldova

An extraordinary parliamentary session in Transnistria was a bid to attract international attention and a signal that the de facto state is ready to escalate. The longer the war in Ukraine continues, the more confident neighboring Moldova’s authorities feel in their long-running conflict with the breakaway state of Transnistria. Moldova …

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Is Moldova Ready to Pay the Price of Reintegrating Transnistria?

Not only will reabsorbing the breakaway region be expensive and complicated, but Russia is unlikely to cede its influence without a fight.Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine initially sparked fear in Moldova. But when Moscow’s troops failed to reach the pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria, anxiety gave way to confidence. Moldova …

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The “Moldova Highway” Between Romania & Ukraine Has Major Military-Strategic Implications

This project is a much bigger deal than most observers have realized since it’ll play an important role in shaping the EU and NATO’s post-conflict future upon the inevitable end of their proxy war on Russia. Romanian media recently reported that their country is building the so-called “Moldova Highway” (MH) …

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Understanding Moldova’s ethnic dynamics: Minority rights, external influence, and pathways to unity

Moldova is a country with a rich tapestry of multiple ethnic identities and linguistic traditions, where policymakers have long grappled with the complexities of preserving minority rights, fostering national unity, and addressing regional autonomy through engagement with the Gagauz minority (Tudoroiu, 2013, p. 375; Ciobanu, 2013; Deen & Zweers, 2022). …

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Moldova Kicked Out Most Of Russia’s Diplomats, But Embassy In Chisinau Still Has Close Ties To Spies – Analysis

In August, Moldova kicked out 45 Russian diplomats and embassy staff, citing fears of Moscow’s efforts to “destabilize” the country after a media investigation found an “excessive” number of antennas on the roof of the embassy buildings. But diplomats with links to Russian intelligence remain among the skeleton staff at …

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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Rocked Moldovan Politics

Sensing the changing mood, many left-wing parties and politicians in Moldova have begun criticizing the war and reversing their pro-Russian positions. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has turned life upside down for traditionally pro-Russian political parties in Moldova. Public calls for closer ties to Russia have become extremely rare, and …

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Anticipating ‘unfair’ Schengen decision, MEP suggests scrapping Bulgaria-Romania border

Bulgaria and Romania should abolish border control if both countries are not accepted into the Schengen area by Christmas, Bulgarian MEP Andrey Novakov (EPP) said, as Austria, which has been blocking the two countries’ path toward the EU border-free zone, insists on its position. In December, Austria and the Netherlands …

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