Moldova’s destiny has been intertwined uncomfortably with Russia’s for years, and the Ukraine invasion has accelerated its efforts to break free from Moscow.
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Ukraine’s Draft Dodgers Face Guilt, Shame and Reproach
Thousands of Ukrainian men are avoiding military service, putting them on risky paths into Europe. Among Ukrainians, it’s stirring a complicated debate.
‘Is There Shooting Here?’ Ukrainians Find Refuge in Moldova
Moldova, one of Europe’s smallest and poorest countries, has taken in more than 100,000 refugees from Ukraine. But Moldova’s ability to protect them is reaching a breaking point.
Moldova Fears It May Be Russia’s Next Target
Moldova has taken in more Ukrainians, per capita, than any other country. But the closer Russian troops get to Moldova, the more locals consider their own escape plans.
Once Victims in Southeast Europe, Jews Come to Aid Fleeing Ukrainians
Today, as in the early 1900s, Jews are once again escaping violence in southeast Europe. But the context is radically different — cathartically so for the many Israelis who have come here to join the relief effort.
Once Victims in Southeast Europe, Jews Come to Aid Fleeing Ukrainians
Today, as in the early 1900s, Jews are once again escaping violence in southeast Europe. But the context is radically different — cathartically so for the many Israelis who have come here to join the relief effort.
On Ukraine’s Border, Moldovans Wonder: Where Will Putin Stop?
Moldovans fear that Transnistria, a region run by Russia-backed separatists in eastern Moldova, might be the next target after Ukraine.
Ukraine War Forces a Question: How Far East Does Europe Go?
After Russia invaded, Ukraine asked to join the European Union, quickly. Moldova and Georgia have asked, too. Member states would rather not answer.
Ukraine War Sets Off Europe’s Fastest Migration in Decades
At least 660,000 people, mostly women and children, fled Ukraine in the five days after Russia invaded — the most intense wave of European migration since at least the 1990s.
Ukraine War Sets Off Europe’s Fastest Migration in Decades
At least 660,000 people, mostly women and children, fled Ukraine in the five days after Russia invaded — the most intense wave of European migration since at least the 1990s.