Between Moscow and the West: How Moldova Became a Battlefield in the New Cold War / Editorial

In October, Moldova will hold presidential elections, and the country will answer the question of who it is with – the West or Moscow 18+ THIS MATERIAL (INFORMATION) WAS PRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED AND (OR) SENT BY FOREIGN AGENT ALEXEY VLADIMIROVICH PIVOVAROV OR CONCERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF FOREIGN AGENT ALEXEY VLADIMIROVICH PIVOVAROV The current President Maia Sandu has become a virtual symbol of European integration. But according to polls, about 40% of the country&#039;s residents do not support the course she has chosen. Moldova has a fairly strong opposition, and there are pro-Russian candidates. The geography itself makes this choice explosive. Romania is Moldova&#039;s closest neighbor and at the same time the closest ally of the United States and a NATO member. Transnistria is a place where people constantly say that a new front in the Ukrainian war could flare up. In general, divergent interests and forces have converged in this leisurely southern country with a wonderful climate and proud, passionate people. What they can result in - journalist Vladimir Solovyov, who lived in Moldova for many years, tried to put everything in its place and made maximum use of his personal experience and knowledge of local subtleties and realities *Roskomnadzor insists that the special operation in Ukraine is not an &quot;attack, invasion or declaration of war&quot; __________ Content: 00:00 Start 00:16 Why is Moldova a battlefield between Russia and Europe? 3:17 Was Moldova a showcase for the USSR? 4:34 When can Moldova join the European Union? 5:58 How many locals support EU integration? 8:22 And how many are against? 10:41 What is the correct pronunciation: Moldova or Moldavia? 13:22 How Moldova Found an Alternative to Russian Gas 14:07 Wine as an indicator of relations between Chisinau and Moscow 18:26 What&#039;s the situation with the country&#039;s economy? 20:19 What is happening in Russian-Moldovan relations? 24:37 Why is pro-European President Maia Sandu being criticized? 28:07 Meet Renato Usatii: the most extravagant Moldovan politician. 38:14 What election promises were not fulfilled by Maia Sandu and her team? 45:31 And what was accomplished? 48:26 How will people in Moldova vote in the upcoming elections? Support the &quot;Editorial Board&quot;: 💰 from Russia — via the Boosty service: <a href="https://boosty.to/redakciya" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://boosty.to/redakciya</a> 💰 from abroad - via the Patreon service: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/alexey_pivovarov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/alexey_pivovarov</a> 💰 from abroad - via the &quot;Sponsorship&quot; function on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1eFXmJNkjITxPFWTy6RsWg/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1eFXmJNkjITxPFWTy6RsWg/join</a> Follow us on social media: Alexey Pivovarov&#039;s Telegram channel: <a href="https://t.me/Alexey_Pivo_varov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://t.me/Alexey_Pivo_varov</a> &quot;Editorial&quot; in &quot;Zen&quot;: <a href="https://zen.yandex.ru/redakciya" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://zen.yandex.ru/redakciya</a> “Editorial” in “VK”: <a href="https://vk.com/redakciya_pivovarova" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vk.com/redakciya_pivovarova</a> Alexey Pivovarov&#039;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/pivo_varov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/pivo_varov</a> Collaboration and ideas: info@redakciya.com For advertising inquiries: sales@redakciya.com #editorial #brewers #moldova