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Moldovans 'want to be EU citizens, not Russian citizens', says president Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu says joining the European Union is a matter of democratic survival for her country, which is under growing pressure from Russia and the unresolved conflict in Transnistria. In a joint interview, Sandu spoke to RFI and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle at the European Parliament in Strasbourg,…

Radio France Internationale · May 20

Russia’s relentless interference since start of Ukraine war has failed to break Moldova

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the prospects for Moldova did not look good. But four years have now passed and, despite a relentless Russian campaign to destabilise the country, Moldova has survived and made significant progress.

The Conversation · Mar 13

Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum

In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the east.

Euronews · Jan 8

Divided by the Dniester: Transnistria casts a shadow over Moldova’s EU ambitions

The separatist region of Transnistria has long been the thorn in the side of Moldova's pursuit of European Union membership – a fact thrown into sharp relief as parliamentary elections loom.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 26, 2025

Ahead of crucial snap election in Moldova, Transnistrians remain uncertain

Moldovans will vote on 28 September in a crucial snap parliamentary election. The outcome will influence the country's EU membership bid amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

Euronews · Sep 19, 2025

French support, Russian meddling and the fight for Europe’s frontier in Moldova

Just over a month away, Moldova’s parliamentary elections are shaping up as a defining moment for the small Eastern European state. The outcome will set the course for its politics at home and its place in Europe, as warnings grow over Russian attempts to sway the vote.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2025

Why experts expect Russian interference in upcoming election on Ukraine’s borders

When Moldovans go to the polls in parliamentary elections on September 28, it will be the third time in less than a year – after a referendum on future EU membership and presidential elections last autumn.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025

This "country" does not appear on the world map

In a world where national borders define sovereignty, there exists a place that functions like a country in every sense—but officially, it doesn’t exist. We are here to talk about Transnistria, a breakaway region on the eastern edge of Moldova, sandwiched between the Dniester River and Ukraine. While it has…

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2025

Zelensky Offers Ukrainian Coal To Ease Energy Crisis In Transnistria

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria, hit by an unprecedented energy crisis.

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025

Transnistria Leader Visited Moscow For Energy Talks: Reports

The leader of breakaway Moldovan region Transnistria visited Moscow recently for talks on resolving its energy crisis, local media reported Tuesday.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025