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Ukraine Recap: Russian threats, Europe frets and China rises

Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions in Ukraine, dressed up for domestic consumption as a “military operation” to “de-Nazify” the country, have sent a shiver of apprehension through the rest of the region. In Moldova, particularly, where the small breakaway enclave of Transnistria gives Russia a foothold, many fear their country could…

The Conversation

War in Ukraine: 'No immediate or imminent threat' to Moldova, FM says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu reacted to the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine and the impact on his country. While admitting that "the degree of insecurity in the region is high", Popescu said he saw "no immediate or imminent threat of hostile military action…

France 24

Transnistria: Moldova's breakaway region in the shadow of war in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine now in its 100th day, we focus on the situation in Transnistria, a small breakaway region of Moldova on Ukraine’s south-western border. Western countries suspect the region of acting as a rear base for the Russian military. The separatist enclave, which has claimed its independence…

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Moldova says Europe’s security policies need ‘paradigm shift’

Al Jazeera interviews Ana Revenco, interior minister, amid fears that Moldova could be drawn into the Ukraine war.

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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

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.

Al Jazeera

EU countries are ‘almost there’ in agreeing to bloc’s proposed new package of sanctions against Russia – as it happened

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Timeline: Week 10 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events of week 10 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

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

Is Russia About To Expand Its Warmongering?

Russia’s threats to reach into Transnistria could be a cheap distraction or an expansion of the conflict.

Reason

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

‘I don’t feel safe here’: Transnistria fears could spark Moldova exodus

Explosions in separatist-controlled region have heightened worries that country could be drawn into the Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

David Pratt: The perils of Russia's changing war in Ukraine

‘A SLICE of intensified history.” The words of John Reed, the great American journalist and socialist activist used to describe his eyewitness…

The National (Scotland)

Russia-Ukraine war: catch up on this week’s must-read news and analysis

Russia turns off the gas, fears Moldova could be pulled into the war, and on the ground in Zaporizhzhia

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Al Jazeera

Tensions high on borders of Moscow-backed Transnistria region

Separatist region in Moldova retains independence thanks largely to military support provided by Russia.

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Guardian - UK

Moldova facing ‘dangerous moment’ amid fears it could be drawn into Ukraine war

Government warns unnamed forces are stoking tensions in Russian-speaking breakaway region of Transnistria

Al Jazeera

Will Vladimir Putin succeed in seizing southwestern Ukraine?

After failing to capture the capital Kyiv and northern Ukraine, Moscow focuses on completing its conquest of the south.

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Al Jazeera

Timeline: Week nine of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events during week nine of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

4 things to know about Moldova and Transnistria – and why Russia's war may spread beyond Ukraine to reach them soon

There is growing concern that Moldova and Transnistria could be dragged into Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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

The Guardian - UK

Russian forces capture villages in push into eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian army driven out of Velyka Komyshuvakha and Zavody, while concern grows over Transnistria

The Independent UK

Zelensky aide says explosions in Russia are ‘karma’ and payback for Ukraine war

Adviser says ‘debts have to be repaid’ for Russia’s war but does not admit Ukraine was responsible for blasts

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

Where is Transnistria? The pro-Russia breakaway region that risks being drawn into Ukraine war

The region in Moldova has suffered series of attacks as fears grow that it could be dragged into the conflict

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