Moldova

2022 - 3 - 17

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Putin's next target may be Eastern Europe's Moldova, analysts warn (CNBC)

As Russia faces staunch and seemingly unexpected resistance on the ground in Ukraine, analysts have warned that President Vladimir Putin may be considering ...

Critically, that is what sets Moldova apart from other former Soviet nations, such as the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, all of which have expressed national security concerns amid heightened threats from their Russian neighbor. But, like Ukraine, the former Soviet republic is home to a sizeable pro-Russian separatist population based primarily in the breakaway state of Transnistria on the Ukrainian border. Precursors could include Russia denouncing the country's pro-European government, as well as broader destabilization efforts and campaigns to undermine authorities. But without being an EU or NATO member, neither organization is likely to help substantially. "They would be very weak. They would be very weak.

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Council Of Europe's Decision Divides Moldova – OpEd (Eurasia Review)

On March 15, 2022, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) voted to recognize Transnistria, a separatist state in eastern Moldova, ...

The PACE’s resolution recognizes that the Russian military is stationed on Moldovan soil without Chisinau’s consent. Likewise, the Shor Party, a minor populist opposition party, also criticized the PACE’s resolution. However, given the PCRM’s pro-Russian orientation and their stance on neutrality, as well as their regular criticism of PAS and Sandu, it is unlikely that they will support it. The PACE’s designation of Transnistria as a Russian occupied region directly challenges the separatist’s narrative. On March 16, the de-facto Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement claiming that the PACE’s decision could have destabilizing consequences and reiterated that the 1000+ troops stationed in Transnistria are merely “peacekeepers.” Transnistria’s condemnation of the PACE’s resolution is unsurprising.

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Russia must withdraw its troops from Transnistria - Maia Sandu ... (The Times Hub)

Photo: Maia Sandu/from open sources. The Russian Federation must withdraw its armed forces from the territory of Transnistria. President of Moldova Maia ...

Prepared by: Sergei DagaDear readers, the online edition joins the Front Pickup initiative and starts raising funds for a car for Ukraine defenders, which we plan to drive from abroad. We have always said and demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria, we have demanded and continue to demand the disposal of ammunition. “Moldova has made it clear that Russia plays a significant role in everything related to the Transnistrian conflict.

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