Madalin Necsutu
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Moldova's Media Struggles to Report on Ukraine
Sector faces challenges including underfunding, a skills gap and embedded pro-Russian propaganda.
19 Oct 22
Moldovans Face Bomb Threats and Cyberattacks
Attacks are tracked to pro-Kremlin forces as tools to put pressure on Chisinau in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
5 Sep 22
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
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
How Russia Weaponised Gas Deliveries to Moldova
Experts deem political pressure to have paid off in energy negotiations.
11 Nov 21
Moldova: What Next for Pro-Russian Forces?
Political forces regroup after suffering punishing defeat in snap parliamentary elections.
11 Aug 21
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
Moldova’s Fake News Fightback
How NGOs and independent media united to counter an organised disinformation campaign.
1 May 21
Misogyny Plagues Moldova’s Politics
International organisations have urged Chisinau to act against discriminatory discourse.
8 Mar 21
New President Boosts Moldova's European Path
But without snap elections, majority coalition likely to block reforms.
24 Nov 20
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