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Exclusive-Moldova opposition figure plans to violate war symbol ban at May 9 march

One of the leading figures in Moldova's opposition said on Friday he plans to violate a ban on pro-Russian war symbols by wearing an orange and black ribbon during a march on May 9, in a direct challenge to the pro-Western government.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Ukraine sets new grain export curbs for Moldova, Romania

Ukraine has imposed temporary restrictions on the supply of grain cargoes by rail in the direction of Moldova and Romania due to a large number of wagons at border crossings, the APK-Infrom consultancy said on Friday.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

EU countries are ‘almost there’ in agreeing to bloc’s proposed new package of sanctions against Russia – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Russia 'paving the way to expand war with Moldova invasion', Ukraine warns

Russian armed forces are already said to be in Moldovan breakaway region Transnistria amid fears the small nation could be the next target of the Kremlin's soldiers

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022

‘I don’t feel safe here’: Transnistria fears could spark Moldova exodus

Explosions in separatist-controlled region have heightened worries that country could be drawn into the Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: catch up on this week’s must-read news and analysis

Russia turns off the gas, fears Moldova could be pulled into the war, and on the ground in Zaporizhzhia

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022

Tensions high on borders of Moscow-backed Transnistria region

Separatist region in Moldova retains independence thanks largely to military support provided by Russia.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022

Can’t guarantee freedom of non-NATO countries in Europe: Jean Asselborn

Foreign Minister of Luxembourg says Ukraine is not enemy of Russia, it is democracy that is the enemy

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2022

Ukraine recap: the (apprehensive) view from neighbouring Moldova

It feels as if there has been an added whiff of danger about the conflict in Ukraine this week, which – for the first time since the Russian military crossed the border two months ago – threatens to go beyond Ukraine into neighbouring countries and, perhaps, Russia itself.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022

Boebert, Greene and Cawthorn among Republicans voting against supporting Moldova’s democracy amid Russia threat

Trio of far-right GOP lawmakers have consistently opposed US support for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022