The Latest Breaking News from Moldova

Moldova, then Georgia, now Ukraine: How Russia built ‘bridgeheads into post-Soviet space’

Moscow’s recognition of breakaway Ukrainian territories has prompted comparisons with past Russian operations aimed at countering Western influence and bolstering its strategic depth in the former Soviet bloc.

France 24 · Feb 22, 2022

British embassy in Ukraine moved out of Kiev as invasion fears mount

The Foreign Office is also advising people not to travel to Belarus or an area of Moldova that neighbours Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

UK ambassador ‘temporarily relocates’ from Kiev amid fears of Russian invasion

The FCDO has also warned against all but essential travel to Belarus and the Transnistria region of Moldova

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2022

Ukraine crisis ‘very sensitive’ for Russia-backed breakaway state

Internationally recognised as part of Moldova, Transnistria is home to Russian troops and lies on Ukraine’s border.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2022

Albot, the lone ranger from Moldova

For someone coming from a country considered among the poorest in Europe and with no tennis infrastructure to speak of, Radu Albot has done remarkably well.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2022

‘Not just about Ukraine’: Why Romania is one of Kiev’s strongest supporters in Russia dispute

Some European nations have been criticised for their lack of support for Ukraine, but not Romania, which has its own security fears about any conflict with Russia

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Aussie Aleksandar Vukic bows out of Open

Local underdog Aleksandar Vukic's promising start to 2022 has ended with a second-round Australian Open defeat to Moldovan Radu Albot in straight sets.

AAP · Jan 19, 2022