Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova on Russia’s influence and push for EU membership | The war between Russia and Ukraine

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Moldova faces a pivotal choice: either deepen relations with Europe or maintain historical ties with Russia. The recent referendum on EU membership has exposed sharp divisions, with a pro-Western mandate narrowly passed.

Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries, faces Russian forces in Transnistria and internal pressures. President Maia Sandu supports integration with the European Union, but opposition remains strong. Can this small, landlocked country maintain its pro-European course amid external and internal challenges?