Ukrainians Seek Refuge in Transnistria
With ties to both Russia and Ukraine, Tiraspol commits to support those fleeing conflict while neither endorsing nor condemning the war.
With ties to both Russia and Ukraine, Tiraspol commits to support those fleeing conflict while neither endorsing nor condemning the war.
As thousands of refugees arrive, opinion is split over the war unfolding next door.
But Europe’s poorest country calls for international aid to accommodate huge influx of refugees.
The two countries follow Ukraine’s bid, despite their own vulnerability to Russia.
Moscow holds the strings of the de-facto authorities in Transnistria and controls critical gas supplies.
Outpouring of support for huge influx of citizens fleeing the war.
The case of 18-year-old gay recruit who refused to finish his mandatory military service due to harassment has set off a wider discussion about LGBT rights.
Conservative parties obstructed its adoption for supposedly eroding “traditional family values”.
Experts deem political pressure to have paid off in energy negotiations.
Moscow irked by Chisinau’s growing closeness to its regional neighbours.