Episode Notes:

Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, observers have worried about the potential impact on Moldova. In late April, a series of bombings in the Russian-backed breakaway region of Transnistria intensified these concerns.

Here to discuss the war’s impact on Moldova and the potential risks going forward is Stanislav Secrieru.

Stanislav is a senior analyst at the European Union Institute for Security Studies. He received his Ph.D. from the National School of Political Science and Public Administration in Bucharest. He is the author of a number of books, including Sanctions and Russia.

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[ 0:57 ] Impact on Moldova

[ 11:20 ] Risk of escalation