Tag: Moldova

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Russia’s Gazprom strikes gas supply deal with crisis-hit Moldova on ‘mutually beneficial terms,’ averting energy emergency

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Russian energy giant Gazprom has agreed to extend its gas supply contract with Moldova for five years, the company announced on Friday, as Chisinau confirmed that the sides also agreed on a formula to settle the country’s debts. … Read More >Russia’s Gazprom strikes gas supply deal with crisis-hit Moldova on ‘mutually beneficial terms,’ averting energy emergency

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Romanian nationalist party sets up shop in Moldova to campaign for reunification of two countries after 30 years of independence

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A right-wing Romanian political bloc has announced it will soon begin operating in neighboring Moldova, as part of a campaign to return it to Bucharest’s control. That’s despite its leader being banned from entering the country. … Read More >Romanian nationalist party sets up shop in Moldova to campaign for reunification of two countries after 30 years of independence

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Blow for new Moldovan President Sandu as diplomatic vehicle caught trying to smuggle anabolic steroids across Ukrainian border

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Bringing a new meaning to ‘diplomatic muscle,’ a car registered to Moldova’s Moscow embassy has been halted by customs officials on the country’s border with Ukraine, carrying a shipment of anabolic steroids, according to Kiev. … Read More >Blow for new Moldovan President Sandu as diplomatic vehicle caught trying to smuggle anabolic steroids across Ukrainian border

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Russia or Brussels? Foreign policy becomes key battleground in Moldova’s presidential election

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Moldova heads to the polls on Sunday for the second-round of its presidential election. But, while voters focus on the country’s coronavirus response and its faltering economy, ties with Russia are also a key topic for debate. … Read More >Russia or Brussels? Foreign policy becomes key battleground in Moldova’s presidential election

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Autumn of discontent? Moldova is next US target for ‘color revolution’, Russia’s chief spy warns ahead of presidential election

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The director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (the SVR) has accused Washington of preparing the ground for a “color revolution” in Moldova. The East European state is due to hold a presidential election within a fortnight. … Read More >Autumn of discontent? Moldova is next US target for ‘color revolution’, Russia’s chief spy warns ahead of presidential election