Divided Over the War, Transnistria Welcomes Ukrainians
As thousands of refugees arrive, opinion is split over the war unfolding next door.
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.
Analysts say that politicians pander to highly localised interests amid little transparency.