Moldova’s Prime Minister left no doubt recently that a closure integration with Europe is the only path he sees for the former Soviet Republic. Pavel Filip made the comments while on in Brussels this week for talks on reforms Moldova agreed to implement as part of a trade and political…
The machinations inside of the Moldovan government between the pro-Russian and pro-EU factions has grown intense as of late. Moldova has accused Moscow of abusing and intimidating its officials who are investigating a massive theft of billions of dollars from the Moldovan treasury, a crime that intentionally paved the way…
Moldova Accuses Russia Of Abusing Moldovan Officials Investigating Russian Money Laundering.
Moldova Suddenly Recalls Its Russian Ambassador, Moscow Surprised.
Moldovan President Igor Dodon warned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that the alliance’s attempt to bring Moldova into its orbit would hurt the tiny country’s security and undermine its neutrality. “For me, the opening of such an office is not helpful for the security of the people; it is…
Moldova’s new pro-Russian president met with Russian Vladimir Putin today in Moscow and reaffirmed his intention to strengthen ties with the Kremlin, calling the relationship critical to Moldova’s survival. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous government’s pro-Western stance. “Preserving Moldova’s statehood and neutrality, the country’s reintegration, tackling the…
Russia has been very active over the last several years attempting to return former Soviet republics to Moscow’s fold. Moldova is center stage in this effort. The newly elected, pro-Russian president of Moldova has stripped the recently granted Moldovan citizenship from ex-Romanian president Basescu. Moldova was formerly part of Romania…
The pro-EU leader of Moldova, President Nicolae Timofti, reacted to comments from pro-Russian president-elect, Igor Dodon, that Moldovan officials should apologize to the residents and officals of the separatist region of Transdniester on the Ukrainian border. President-elect Igor Dodon more often surprises the public opinion by statements that can generate…
The news agency of the Trans-Dniester separatist region in Moldova says Russian troops have begun another round of military exercises in the territory. Novosti Pridnestrovya quoted a Russian defense ministry statement Wednesday saying 300 Russian troops began a week of exercises in Trans-Dniester, a separatist region in eastern Moldova. The…