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Russia
Ukraine Warns Against 'Destructive External Interference' in Transnistria
The move from Transnistrian separatists raised fears that the landlocked territory could become a new flashpoint in Moscow's conflict with neighbouring Ukraine.
Feb. 29, 2024
Russia
EXPLAINED: What Happens If Breakaway Transnistria Joins Russia?
The thin sliver of land has been de facto controlled by pro-Russian forces since the collapse of the Soviet Union but is internationally recognized as part of Moldova.
Feb. 28, 2024
Drones
Kyiv Claims Russian Drones Flew Over Moldova, Chisinau Denies
The Ukrainian Air Force said Russian drones flew over Moldovan airspace during Monday night’s attack, adding that it had happened “more than once” in the past, but Moldova has denied the claims.
Feb. 27, 2024
Putin
Transnistria May Ask For Annexation by Russia Soon, ISW Warns
The Moldovan pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria, which lies across Ukraine’s southwestern border, may announce a renewed call for annexation by the Kremlin next week, ISW analysts warn.
Feb. 23, 2024
Kremlin
FSB Investigates Illegal Sale of Aircraft to Ukraine and Other ‘Unfriendly States’
Russia targets employees of the Federal Air Transport Agency, who removed 59 aircraft from the state inventory and transferred them abroad, after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Feb. 12, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Doubled Gas Imports From EU and Moldova in 2023
In 2023 Ukraine's gas import came mainly from Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Romania/Moldova.
Jan. 7, 2024
EU
ANALYSIS: Decision on Ukraine’s Accession Expands EU’s Geopolitical Reach
Russia’s war in Ukraine has resulted in a shift in Europe’s foreign policy – a “behind the scenes” analysis of some of the discussions that are shaping those changes.
Jan. 4, 2024
Russia
Orthodox Priests in Moldova Rebel Against Moscow Rule
Ukraine also passed legislation to move its official Christmas holiday to December 25, in a break with the Russian Orthodox Church that celebrates it on January 7.
Dec. 24, 2023
Ukraine
With Much of Polish Border Blockaded, Ukraine and Moldova Simplify Border Crossings
The two countries fates are increasingly intertwined, as both have entered EU accession talks. Moldova has also announced plans to fully pull out of the Moscow-led CIS.
Dec. 22, 2023
Moldova
Moldova Plans to Fully Withdraw From Moscow-led Bloc by 2024
Moldova announced it would fully withdraw from the CIS following the EU’s decision to start accession negotiations. Detachment from Moscow began after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Dec. 21, 2023