Madalin Necsutu

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Moldovan President Maia Sandu discussed existing security concerns facing the country during a press conference on April 26 after several explosions took place in Transnistria. © Moldovan President's Official Website

Russian “False Flag” Operations Jeopardise Moldova’s Security

A flare-up in Transnistria could destabilise an already vulnerable country and open a new front in the Ukrainian conflict.

3 May 22

The crisis in Ukraine has raised concerns in neighboring Moldova, which is continuing to accept a steady stream of Ukrainian refugees. © Council of Europe

Ukraine Crisis Sparks Anxiety in Moldova

Moscow holds the strings of the de-facto authorities in Transnistria and controls critical gas supplies.

1 Mar 22

Moldovan Vice-PM Andrei Spinu and Gazprom`s CEO Alexey Miller, after signing the new gas contract on October 29, 2021, in Sakt Petersburg, Russia. © Moldovan Infrastructure and Regional Development Ministry

How Russia Weaponised Gas Deliveries to Moldova

Experts deem political pressure to have paid off in energy negotiations.

11 Nov 21

Igor Dodon, the leader of the Socialist Party, and Vladimir Voronin, the leader of the Communist Party. © Igor Dodon's official facebook page

Moldova: What Next for Pro-Russian Forces?

Political forces regroup after suffering punishing defeat in snap parliamentary elections.

11 Aug 21

Moldovan President Maia Sandu at an address calling for Moldovans to come together for the future of their country. © Official Website of the President of Moldova

Pro-European Party Poised to Win Moldova’s Elections

President’s party leading ahead of a vote that could alter the country’s political course.

8 Jul 21

President of Moldova Maia Sandu. © Maia Sandu's Facebook page

Moldova’s Fake News Fightback

How NGOs and independent media united to counter an organised disinformation campaign.

1 May 21

Former prime minister and pro-European politician Maia Sandu was often targeted with comments based on sexist stereotypes and prejudices. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Misogyny Plagues Moldova’s Politics

International organisations have urged Chisinau to act against discriminatory discourse.

8 Mar 21

Maia Sandu in her press briefing as elected president at PAS Headquarters, November 16, 2020. (Photo: Madalin Necsutu)

New President Boosts Moldova's European Path

But without snap elections, majority coalition likely to block reforms.

24 Nov 20

President Dodon met with the head of Moldovan Metropolitan Church, Vladimir on 15 July 2020. (Photo: presedintie.md)

Moldovan Bishops See Satanic Conspiracy in COVID-19

Religious institutions appear to amplify Russian propaganda as crisis mounts.

28 Jul 20

March protesting domestic violence, Chisinau 8 March, 2020.

Moldovan NGOs Target Domestic Violence

Abuse soars during lockdown, but facilities to address the problem lag far behind.

27 May 20

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