Tag: Sandu, Maia

For Moldova, War Next Door Brings Energy Crunch and Paid Protests

The tiny country, starved of natural gas and electricity because of the conflict in neighboring Ukraine, is confronting street rallies bankrolled by a pro-Russian politician to target its pro-Western government.

Rattled by Ukraine War, Moldova Strives to Dodge Russia’s Long Shadow

Moldova’s destiny has been intertwined uncomfortably with Russia’s for years, and the Ukraine invasion has accelerated its efforts to break free from Moscow.