Moldova’s semi-autonomous Gagauzia region this week confirmed the election of a pro-Russia leader who supports closer ties with Moscow. “We want further friendship with the Russian Federation and friendship with other countries,” Evghenia Gutul told reporters after being elected as the region’s “bashkan” (leader) on May 14. But unlike Gutul and her pro-Russian Sor Party,…

Moldova’s parliament this week reiterated its condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which recently entered its second year. On March 2, a majority of Moldovan lawmakers endorsed a statement branding Russia’s “special military operation” as unprovoked and illegal, calling for the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine. The endorsement, however, was far from unanimous.  Only…

News Analysis In the one year since Russia launched its “special military operation” in Ukraine, the international arena has become more complex—and more dangerous. Despite the combined might of the West, led by the formidable NATO alliance, Russia has managed to capture—and hold—broad swathes of territory. Europe, meanwhile, has had to contend with a severe…