Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push | Russia-Ukraine war

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Moldova faces a key choice: deepen ties with Europe or maintain historical ties with Russia. The recent referendum on membership of the European Union exposed sharp divisions, and the pro-Western mandate passed narrowly.

One of Europe’s poorest nations, Moldova, is struggling with Russian troops in Transnistria and internal pressures. President Maia Sandu is in favor of EU integration, but opposition remains strong. Can this small landlocked nation maintain its pro-European course amid external and internal challenges?