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Moldova, bordering Ukraine, not looking for shortcuts to EU, president says

Moldova is not seeking shortcuts in its bid to join the European Union, President Maia Sandu said on Friday, in the wake of Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Moldova’s pro-Russian opposition leader detained on corruption charges

State television channel Moldova 1 and Russian state news agency RIA report detention of former president Igor Dodon

The Guardian - UK

Moldovan investigators search home of former president Dodon

Moldovan investigators are searching the home of former President Igor Dodon in his presence as part of a probe into corruption and treason, but Dodon, now the opposition leader, has not been detained, a party official told Reuters on Tuesday.

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France's Macron wants 'quick opinion' on Moldova request for EU membership

French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted the European Union (EU) to give a "quick opinion" to Moldova's request for membership of the EU, as he hosted a meeting with Moldova's President Maia Sandu in Paris on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron: wants quick EU opinion on Moldova request for membership

Reuters

In Moldova, a pro-Russia region welcomes Ukrainian refugees

Gagauzia, the country’s poorest area with some autonomy, is torn between powers in Russia, Turkey, the EU and Chisinau.

Al Jazeera

Moldova celebrates Soviet victory, but divisions deepen amid war

While some fear Russia, others view Moscow as a saviour as the conflict in Ukraine comes closer to Moldova’s borders.

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Exclusive-Moldova opposition figure plans to violate war symbol ban at May 9 march

One of the leading figures in Moldova's opposition said on Friday he plans to violate a ban on pro-Russian war symbols by wearing an orange and black ribbon during a march on May 9, in a direct challenge to the pro-Western government.

Reuters

EU to ‘significantly increase’ military aid to Moldova

European Council President Michel says he backs Moldova’s bid to become an EU member state.

Al Jazeera

Russia 'paving the way to expand war with Moldova invasion', Ukraine warns

Russian armed forces are already said to be in Moldovan breakaway region Transnistria amid fears the small nation could be the next target of the Kremlin's soldiers

Daily Mirror

Fears Ukraine war is spreading amid mystery explosions in contested Transnistria region

Multiple explosions have been reported in Transnistria - a Russian-controlled region in Moldova that has declared itself independent - sparking fears the invasion will spillover

Daily Mirror

Destruction of radio tower in Moldova's Transnistria may trigger new phase in Ukraine war

Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to create unrest in a Moscow-backed separatist region of ex-Soviet Moldova where recent blasts have raised fears of a spillover of the Ukraine war.

Radio France Internationale

Where is Transnistria and why is it being drawn into Ukraine war?

Moscow-backed region in Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is in the news after a series of explosions

The Guardian - AU

Moldova urges calm, boosts security after Transnistria blasts

Ex-Soviet Moldova on Tuesday urged citizens to stay calm and stepped up security after a series of blasts in a Russian-backed separatist region raised fears of a spillover from the war in Ukraine.

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The Guardian - UK

Fears grow over Moldova breakaway region being drawn into Ukraine war

Senior Russian diplomat says Moscow is ‘concerned’ over string of explosions in Transnistria

Reuters

President calls on Moldovans to shun Russian ribbon on May 9

Moldova's president called on Tuesday for people and opposition politicians to refrain from using Russian symbols during May 9 celebrations to mark victory in World War Two because Russian troops were killing civilians in Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

The poor help the desperate: Moldova struggles to aid its fleeing neighbours

One of Europe’s poorest nations has taken in 370,000 Ukrainian refugees so far, but as fighting intensifies president Maia Sandu has called for financial help

Al Jazeera

Moldova pursues neutrality, EU membership amid Ukraine war

Ukraine’s neighbour maintains a military non-alignment over its fear of Russia, but submits a bid to join the EU.

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German foreign minister to meet Moldavian president this week

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will visit Moldova later this week, where she will meet President Maia Sandu, said a German foreign ministry spokesperson.

Reuters

U.S. top diplomat Blinken reassures Moldova amid refugee influx from Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday reassured Moldova’s leaders that the United States would rally international opposition to Russian aggression "whenever and wherever" it occurs.

Reuters

With war on its doorstep, Moldova applies for EU membership

Moldovan President Maia Sandu signed a formal application for her country to join the European Union on Thursday, charting a pro-Western course hastened by Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

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