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The elections are a litmus test of the former Soviet republic's pro-European turn under incumbent President Maia Sandu, who is seeking a second term in the country of 2.6 million.
Oct. 20
EU
As Moldovans go to the polls, they will be assessing the difference between aspiring to join a potentially unwelcoming West and the doldrums of reverting back to the status of Moscow vassal.
Oct. 18
EU
Since Moscow invaded Moldova's neighbour Ukraine, Sandu has lobbied for the West to support her country and hear its concerns that it could be the Kremlin's next target.
Oct. 14
Georgia
Apart from November’s presidential elections in the US, upcoming elections in multiple Eastern European nations could also affect – or determine – Ukraine’s future.
Oct. 14
Georgia
Commentators discuss the context in which the elections are taking place and their implications for Europe.
Oct. 14
Moldova
For decades Moldova's prospects have been conditioned by a breakaway region controlled by Russia. How much influence Russia still has will be revealed.
Sep. 28
Top News
A man claiming to be a Moldovan citizen rips into Russian occupation soldiers manning a checkpoint in Transnistria and berates them for daring to detain him.
Sep. 28
War in Ukraine
US indicts GRU officers for malware attacks; Europe saw uptick in Russian disinformation, says Ukrainian authority; In CNN interview, Syrsky says Russians haven’t moved “a single meter” in Pokrovsk.
Sep. 6
Canada
Returning to Ukraine is an inconvenience for most expats in the absence of direct flights, but the need to transit through third countries made the journey impossible for the Masood family.
Aug. 11
Kharkiv
Border guards intercepted four military deserters trying to cross into Moldova from the Odesa region, shooting one dead who resisted arrest.
Jul. 15
Ukraine
However, it remains to be seen how long the negotiations will last and whether they will culminate in accession. Commentators discuss the next steps.
Jun. 27
Ukraine
The European Union's decision to open membership talks with Ukraine is a significant political milestone amidst the ongoing war against Russia's invasion.
Jun. 26
Ukraine
The move is aimed at sending a vote of confidence in Ukraine's future as Moscow has momentum on the battlefield almost two-and-a-half years into the invasion.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
It is high time for Romania, Moldova and Ukraine to cooperate in a mutually beneficial alliance to mitigate the damaged caused by Russia's relentless attacks.
Jun. 22
Ukraine
EU ministers will start negotiations first with Ukraine and then with Moldova in Luxembourg on Tuesday afternoon.
Jun. 21
Ukraine
The EU had voted in December to hold talks with Ukraine and Moldova, but needed to decide on a framework for negotiations. That framework was informally agreed upon Friday.
Jun. 15
Harris and Trump make final pleas to American voters, Hungarian PM Orban chimes in; Russian onslaught in East continues amid drone attacks nationally; and pro-EU Maia Sandu wins re-election in Moldova
Nov. 4