Enclaves under Chisinau's control like Cocieri and Molovata Noua, located in the midst of the pro-Russian region of Transnistria, symbolize the divergence of political projects being debated in the crucial legislative elections of the European country.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Moldovan ambassador to the U.S. said Wednesday his country is prepared to defend its borders if Russia or Belarus were to invade the former Soviet republic. "The country is prepared [for] any kind of scenarios, including the very ...

Moldova was on a knife edge as the country awaits the outcome of a parliamentary election key in determining whether the country will remain on its pro-European path or veer back toward Russia's sphere of influence.

Parliamentary elections in this nation bordering Ukraine come at a critical moment in Moldova’s push for European Union membership.

Moldova to choose between pro-EU and pro- Russia parties President Maia Sandu accuses Russia of' massive interference' after casting her ballot Polls suggest that Sandu's ruling Party of Action and Solidarity could struggle to keep its majority Two Russia-friendly parties were disqualified ahead of the vote.

Moldovans head to the polls in key parliamentary elections facing a choice of two paths: continuing towards joining the European Union or veering toward Russia amid widespread reports of campaign meddling by the Kremlin.

As Moldova prepares for a crucial parliamentary election on Sunday, Russia is ramping up its efforts to interfere in the vote, officials say, in what they describe as a brazen attempt to halt the westward lurch of the former Soviet state and install a government more pliant to Moscow.