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Moldova's Pro-EU President Maia Sandu Wins Re-Election
The election in the ex-Soviet republic that lies sandwiched between war-torn Ukraine and the European Union has been overshadowed by allegations of meddling by Moscow.
Nov. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Europe Cannot Bear the Burden of the War Alone’ – Ukraine at War Update for Nov. 4
Harris and Trump make final pleas to American voters, Hungarian PM Orban chimes in; Russian onslaught in East continues amid drone attacks nationally; and pro-EU Maia Sandu wins re-election in Moldova
Nov. 4, 2024
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Moldova in Tense Vote for EU Future
The vote in a country bordering war-torn Ukraine comes two weeks after a razor-thin "yes" in a referendum on joining the European Union.
Nov. 3, 2024
Moldova
Moldova Faces Decisive Vote Under Shadow of Russian Interference
Moldova's moment of truth approaches.
Nov. 2, 2024
Moldova
Moldovans Face East-West Choice in Presidential Election on Sunday
Moldova heads to the polls on Sunday for a second-round vote to choose between the pro-EU president, Maia Sandu, and her opponent, Aleksandr Stoianoglo, who seeks to rebuild bridges with Moscow.
Nov. 1, 2024
Ukraine
Brussels Hopes to Advance Ukraine, Moldova Entry Talks in 2025
Ex-Soviet Ukraine and Moldova opened European Union accession negotiations in June, setting them on a long -- and yet uncertain -- path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.
Oct. 31, 2024
EU
OPINION: Elections in Moldova and Georgia - A Final Warning for the West
The implications of Russia’s interference in the elections in Moldova and Georgia should be taken with all the seriousness they deserve.
Oct. 27, 2024
EU
Moldova: What is the Lesson from the Close EU Vote?
Incumbent president Maia Sandu, who claims there is evidence that pro-Russian forces bought votes, faces a run-off vote. Europe's press takes a closer look.
Oct. 23, 2024
Russia
US Fears Russian Interference in Moldova Runoff Election
The United States accuses Russia of having injected millions of dollars in an attempt to influence the election results in the former Soviet republic.
Oct. 23, 2024
Russia
Russia Tries to Sabotage Moldova’s European Ambitions as It Did for Georgia and Belarus
Kyiv Post's correspondent analyzes the outcome of Moldova’s European integration referendum and how Russia almost succeeded in derailing Chisinau's move toward a closer relationship with the West.
Oct. 22, 2024
EU
Moldova President Hails EU Referendum Win After Russia Meddling Claims
The referendum on joining the EU passed with a razor-thin majority in the key electoral test for the former Soviet republic bordering war-torn Ukraine.
Oct. 21, 2024
Moldova
World Briefing: October 20, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 20, 2024
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Who is Afraid of the European Moldova?
Russia, anxious to blunt Moldova’s westward orientation, has been busy trying to influence today’s elections in the country with an extensive disinformation campaign.
Oct. 20, 2024
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Moldova Holds Key Polls on EU Future Amid Fears of Russian Meddling
The elections are a litmus test of the former Soviet republic's pro-European turn under incumbent President Maia Sandu, who is seeking a second term in the country of 2.6 million.
Oct. 20, 2024
EU
Moldova Has a Defining Choice: Its Soviet Past or a European Future
As Moldovans go to the polls, they will be assessing the difference between aspiring to join a potentially unwelcoming West and the doldrums of reverting back to the status of Moscow vassal.
Oct. 18, 2024
EU
Pro-European President Maia Sandu: Force For Change in Moldova
Since Moscow invaded Moldova's neighbour Ukraine, Sandu has lobbied for the West to support her country and hear its concerns that it could be the Kremlin's next target.
Oct. 14, 2024