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'internal affair'

Russia Says Will Monitor Moldova Ex-Leader's Case

Moldova's pro-Russian former president Igor Dodon was detained on suspicion of treason and corruption.

Oil Depot, Military Office Targeted in Moldova's Separatist Region

Kyiv has accused Russia of wanting to destabilize the region to create a pretext for military intervention.

'acts of terrorism'

Russia Says ‘Alarmed’ by Tensions in Breakaway Transnistria

Kyiv has accused Russia of wanting to destabilize Moldova's separatist region to create a pretext for a military intervention.

heightened state

Transnistria Rebels Say Drones Seen, Shots Fired Near Russia Arms Depot

The announcement comes amid fears of a spillover from the war in Ukraine into the Moscow-backed separatist region of Moldova.

Russia Stages Drills in Moldova’s Breakaway Transnistria

Russia's exercises in the unrecognized breakaway region come amid intense tensions with neighboring Ukraine.

opinion Katja Yafimava

Moldova’s Gas Crisis and Its Lessons for Europe

The ongoing European gas supply crunch this winter has demonstrated the limitations of EU diversification efforts.

Moldova and Russia Extend Gas Contract After Dispute

After weeks of tension, Gazprom signed a new deal with Moldova

Kremlin Says No Politics in Moldova Gas Talks

Moldova is in a state of emergency after Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom hiked gas prices.

out in the cold

Gazprom Could Cut Gas to Moldova if Contract Not Signed

Moldova declared a 30-day state of emergency after Moscow — its traditional supplier — raised prices.

'critical situation'

Moldova Declares State of Emergency Over Gas Crisis

Officials said Russia hiked prices above what people could afford and is not providing the required volumes of natural gas.

'Sheriff Republic'

In Separatist Transnistria, Sheriff Calls the Shots

The enclave is effectively run by a conglomerate controlling many of its businesses, and the football club making waves in Europe.

Unexpected Underdog

Separatist Transnistria Relishes Champions League ‘Fairytale'

European football fans will see their teams compete with a club from a tiny separatist region in one of Europe's least-known countries, Moldova.

'break with russia'

Moldova Pro-Europeans Win Resounding Election Victory

The results strengthen the hand of President Maia Sandu as she pushes to reform her ex-Soviet country.

espionage affair

Russia Jails Former Energy Exec for 15 Years on Spying Charges

Russia's most prominent rights group described Karina Tsurkan as a political prisoner who had been denied a fair trial.

Pull Russian Troops Out of Moldova, New President Says

Maia Sandu said the Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria should be replaced by OSCE civilian observers.

Moldova Vote Winner Promises 'Balanced' Ties With West, Russia

Maia Sandu's election is seen by analysts as a major blow to the Kremlin.

geopolitical crossroads

5 Things You Need to Know About Moldova’s Presidential Elections

Former prime minister Maia Sandu's unexpected victory could push the ex-Soviet eastern European nation further away from Moscow’s orbit.

Moldova Torn Between Russia and West in Presidential Runoff

Pro-European Maia Sandu faces Kremlin-backed Igor Dodon in the second round of a tightly-contested presidential election.

Moldova's Pro-EU Presidential Hopeful Wins First Round Vote

The former Soviet country voted under the watchful eye of Russia, which wants polarized Moldova to remain in its sphere of influence.

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING

Moldova Elects President Under Moscow's Gaze

Putin has expressed hope that Moldovans would vote for the pro-Kremlin incumbent president Igor Dodon.

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