Moldova
In previous articles, KCS Group Europe has reported on the Kremlin’s strategy to fund pro-Russia politicians and influential figures in various Eastern European nations like Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania. Next on the list is Moldova. The small Eastern European nation finds itself in a very difficult position regarding Russian influence – arguably, …
Moldova: in between a rock and a hard place
Moldova finds itself in a tricky situation currently. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the neighboring country has struggled to maintain its support for Ukraine and its pro-Western stance while, at the same time, receiving an enormous amount of pressure from Russia. The lack of natural energy resources means Moldova relies heavily on Russian natural gas …
The goose and the golden egg: Russia
A storm is coming. Moldova has, for the first time, said ‘no’ to its ex-master Russia, in a row over gas prices. The fuel contract with Russia’s state-owned Gazprom had expired in September, and the two countries had failed to renew their contract due to Russia’s hiking of gas prices. Moldova turned to the EU, …
KCS Country Risk Brief: Moldova
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