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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