#Transnistria, a breakaway part of #Moldova, prepares to announce its intention to join #Russia on 28 February. Putin is expected to approve this decision in 29 February, which would be yet another territorial annexation and escalation, this time practically on EU mainland.
If this doesn’t serve a wake up call for Western leaders to significantly increase military support for Ukraine, then I don’t know what will — annexation of East Berlin?
Maybe i am missing something but i don’t see how Russia could get troops or military equipment to Transnistria. The possibilities for russian actions seem limited. #Ukraine#Russia#Transnistria#moldova#Geopolitics
Its pro-#Russian#secessionist leader called for military readiness on its eastern fringe, where 2,000 Russian "#peacekeepers" separate them from Moldova
Moldova's pro-#EU president, #Sandu, has denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Transdniestria says Ukraine has plotted to kill its leaders & accused Moldova of training Ukrainian fighters
Still utterly torn between #Australia ❤️ and #Finland 💚 for my favourite. Totally different and can't pick between them. Then really impressed by #Moldova and #Czechia. #Eurovision
Moldova is more than a close friend.
It is part of our European family.
Despite Russia’s destabilisation attempts, #Moldova has undertaken a reform-oriented agenda to get closer to our Union.
In this journey, we have stood firm at its side by providing over €1.09 billion in assistance since 2021 and mobilising €673 million for flagship projects.
Our new #EU Partnership Mission will help tackle destabilisation efforts and further deepen our #cooperation.
Moldova, you are not alone.
A visual with hands typing on a keyboard. Superimposed, the text: "Resilience €8 million for cybersecurity and the fight against disinformation #StrongerTogether"
A photo of a transmission tower. Superimposed, the text: "Energy Security Electricity grid connected to the European Network #StrongerTogether"
A visual with the hands of two people holding passports from Moldova. Superimposed, the text: "9 years of visa-free travel to the EU #StrongerTogether"
US Treasury #OFAC sanctions seven leading members of a #Russia intelligence-linked malign influence group for their role in the Russian Federation’s destabilization campaign and continued malign influence campaigns in #Moldova. https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20230605
#Ukraine and #Moldova will be connected by a new bridge over the Dniester River. It will connect the Moldovan border village of Cosăuți and the Ukrainian town Yampil.
Russian spokesperson for foreign affairs ministry Zakharova: Moldova's decision to leave CIS is a "mental dead end", will worsen the life of the people and "humiliate their dignity".
My favorites in the first semifinal are: #Croatia, #Finland (NO RULES!!), #Ukraine, #Luxembourg (thank you for that earworm!), #Moldova and #Australia (bits in the Yankunytjatjara language are very much appreciated, spread and keep your culture!). #Eurovision
Transnistria asks Russian Federation for protection against Moldova.
Declaration of the "Congress of People's Deputies of Transnistria".
“We address the Federation Council and the Russian State Duma with a request to implement measures to protect Transnistria in the face of growing pressure from Moldova”. #AureFreePress#News#press#headline#Russia#moldova
Russian-state media continues to embolden pro-Russian separatists in Moldova, possibly in an attempt to sow political instability and division, the Institute for the Study of War reported in their daily assessment on Jan. 9.
A branch of #Moldova’s pro-Russian opposition met in #Moscow on Sunday to create a new anti-European political bloc that aims to derail the nation’s planned #EU accession process.
The bloc, called “Victory” and affiliated with fugitive oligarch Ilan #Shor, aims to challenge President Maia #Sandu and her pro-European government in elections due between October and mid-2025.
#Russia is using a variety of measures — from AI-generated deep fakes to bags of cash — to undermine democracy in #Moldova in a preview of what the West should expect.
“Moldova is sort of a petri dish of Russian hybrid warfare and election meddling,” Mihai #Popșoi, Moldova’s foreign minister, said in an interview in Washington. “What we see in Moldova now will most likely be deployed in upcoming elections in our partner countries in the West.”
#Amnesty International's take on how #Moldova violated human rights while trying to counter Russian propaganda and influence by for example by badding a pro-Russian party #Shor.
"In the attempt to counter Russian influence, the Republic of Moldova violated the law to association and freedom of expression, noted Amnesty International (AI) in the organization's annual report on the situation of human rights in the world, published on Wednesday."
ISW: Russian media attempting to sow political instability in Moldova (kyivindependent.com)
Russian-state media continues to embolden pro-Russian separatists in Moldova, possibly in an attempt to sow political instability and division, the Institute for the Study of War reported in their daily assessment on Jan. 9.