Mihai Isac
Russia Pulls Transnistria Strings, with Eye on Ukraine
Indeed, Transnistria is precisely the model Russia has in mind, experts say - the rebel region, propped up by Russian political and military might, is increasingly seen as the forerunner for frozen conflicts in what Russia sees as its post-Soviet 'sphere of influence'.
Rising Demand for Romanian Citizenship May Irritate Ukraine
Requests for Romanian citizenship in Ukraine's Odessa region have doubled since the start of 2017, which analysts say might cause further tension with Bucharest - already angered by the adoption of language laws promoting Ukrainian in 2017.
Bucharest scrapped its consular fees for passports in 2017, which had amounted to around 300 US dollars.
Moscow Rewards Loyal Orthodox Leader in Moldova
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday awarding the head of the Moldovan Church, Metropolitan Vladimir, Russia's Order of Friendship.
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