Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian affect within the area.
As Russia’s warfare in Ukraine continues, Moldova faces a pivotal alternative: deepen ties with Europe or preserve historic connections to Russia. A latest referendum on European Union membership uncovered sharp divisions, with a pro-Western mandate passing narrowly.
One among Europe’s poorest nations, Moldova grapples with Russian troops in Transnistria and inner pressures. President Maia Sandu champions EU integration, however opposition stays sturdy. Can this small, landlocked nation maintain its pro-European course amid exterior and inner challenges?