The Russian element in Moldova is strong as many Soviet officers retired there when the country was still part of the USSR.
A commentary by a former Canadian ambassador to Moldova and Romania, and an Alumnus Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. He lives in Victoria.
Many Moldovans now hold dual nationality with Romania, a country which is a member of both the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Moldovan language is akin to Romanian. Largely an agrarian country, well-known now for the quality of its wines, Moldova has been beset not only by political turmoil for many years but by various corruption and related scandals including the embezzlement of $1 billion of state assets in 2015 which was never properly investigated.Recently, Moldova claimed that there was a Russian conspiracy to topple the government. Russian missiles are alleged to have violated Moldovan airspace.
Today, as the country attempts to establish a stable government in the face of this latest Russian threat, there will be major efforts underway to fulfil the requirements to join the European Union.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Comment: Canada must do much more to protect itselfGovernment committee on defence concluded that Canada has no credible defence against Russian cruise missiles, as our detection systems are obsolete.
Read more »
Moldova protesters want energy subsidies, president to quitCHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Several thousand protesters rallied in Moldova’s capital Sunday to demand that the country’s new pro\u002DWestern government fully cover…
Read more »
What's Poppin': Hockey Markets and Family Day!Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
Read more »
McCarville splits games on Day 3 of ScottiesRead the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
Read more »
Good Morning, Thunder BayRead the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
Read more »
Letter: Campers need accessible encampmentsRead the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
Read more »