Moldova–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Moldova–Russia relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation, two Eastern European, post-Soviet, ex-communist countries. Russian support for the self-proclaimed Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic ( Transnistria ) and a substantial Russian military presence therein strained Moldovan relations ...
Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU ...
Mar 10, 2024 · Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, its neighbor Moldova has faced a litany of crises that have at times raised fears the country is also in Russia’s crosshairs. These included errant missiles landing on its territory ; a severe energy crisis after Moscow dramatically reduced gas supplies; rampant inflation; and protests by pro-Russia ...
EU and Moldova agree on an energy security plan to wean the …
Feb 4, 2025 · BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and Moldova on Tuesday agreed on an energy security plan aimed at weaning the country off its dependence on Russian supplies and integrating it into the 27-nation bloc’s network.. The EU’s executive branch, the European Commission, said that Moldova would receive 250 million euros ($258 million) this year — 40% of it by mid-April — after Russia’s ...
Why Moldova fears it could be next for Putin | CNN
Feb 26, 2023 · Tensions are mounting in Moldova, a small country on Ukraine’s southwestern border, where Russia has been accused of laying the groundwork for a coup that could drag the nation into the Kremlin...
Is Moldova a new battleground in Russia’s war?
Apr 5, 2024 · Since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, concern has grown that neighbouring Moldova would be next in Moscow’s bid to regain control over the former Soviet republics. Moldova’s pro-European leaders have long …
Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends - BBC
Jan 1, 2025 · Russia could supply its allies in Transnistria via Turkey, albeit at a higher cost, which would mean electricity for all Moldova. Instead, Gazprom claims it has halted supplies because Chisinau is ...
In Odesa’s Shadows: What Is Russia’s Strategy in Moldova?
Oct 9, 2024 · The attempt at energy blackmail has backfired, leading Moldova to end its dependence on Russian gas and replace it with deliveries from Europe. Moscow’s meddling in Moldovan domestic politics brought few electoral victories, but did mobilize the authorities to fight Russian interference, with substantial assistance from the West.
Secret document reveals Russia’s 10-year plan to destabilize Moldova
Mar 16, 2023 · A secret plan drawn up by Russia’s security service, the FSB, lays out detailed options to destabilize Moldova – including supporting pro-Russian groups, utilizing the Orthodox Church and...
Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two …
Oct 18, 2024 · Moldova, an eastern European country of some 2.5 million people sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, has veered between pro-Western and pro-Russian courses since the end of the Cold War.
What’s behind the recent flare-up between Moldova and Russia?
Feb 15, 2023 · Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February, tensions in Moldova have risen periodically, especially because of a Kremlin-backed breakaway region on its eastern border where Russia has...