Moldova: Europe’s next powder keg?

The war in eastern Ukraine in 2014-15 continues to sow unrest in the European Union and NATO. This feature suggests that in the spring of 2015 the focus was shifting to the tiny republic of Moldova on the EU's eastern border, and the breakaway territory of Transnistria.

ESO: Background information: Statement by President Donald Tusk after his meeting with Moldavian Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-press-statement-by-president-donald-tusk-after-his-meeting-with-moldavian-prime-minister-chiril-gaburici/

ESO: Background information: Moldova parliament picks pro-EU premier http://www.europeansources.info/record/moldova-parliament-picks-pro-eu-premier/

ESO: Background information: Russia's rouble crisis threatens support for rebel republic Transnistria http://www.europeansources.info/record/russias-rouble-crisis-threatens-support-for-rebel-republic-transnistria/

EU: EEAS: Moldova http://eeas.europa.eu/moldova/

NATO: Topics: NATO’s relations with the Republic of Moldova http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_49727.htm

Sputnik International, 20.02.15: US Welcomes New Moldovan Government, Pledges Support for EU Integration http://sputniknews.com/politics/20150220/1018512663.html

Sputnik International: Tag: Moldova http://sputniknews.com/tags/tag_Moldova/

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