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Putin Seeks to Destabilize Ukraine's Neighbor - Dumitru Doru / epa

Russia's Second Front Putin Seeks to Destabilize Ukraine's Neighbor

Moldova is seeking to join the European Union, but Russia is doing everything it can to destabilize the small republic. The Kremlin has radically throttled gas deliveries and is orchestrating protests in the country. By Maximilian Popp in Chişinău, Moldova

Hopes Rise in Transnistria of a Russian Annexation - Fabian Weiß/ DER SPIEGEL

Soviet Yearnings Hopes Rise in Transnistria of a Russian Annexation

Transnistria is the only place in Europe that still uses the hammer and sickle on its flag. Now that Russia has annexed Crimea and is eyeing eastern Ukraine, many in the breakaway Moldovan republic hope that they are next on Moscow's agenda. Von Alexander Smoltczyk

EU vs. Moscow Russia Tries to Woo Back Moldova

As Moldova prepares to sign an Association Agreement with the European Union, Russia is stepping up attempts to keep the country in its fold. It has found some willing helpers in the country. Von Christian Neef

Republic of Abandoned Children Desperate Moldovans Head West without Families

Moldova was a relatively prosperous republic when it was still part of the Soviet Union. But now its ailing economy has driven roughly a quarter of its population abroad in search of better prospects. The victims are the thousands of children growing up back home alone. Von Nicola Abé

Entering the EU Through the Back Door - DANIEL MIHAILESCU/ AFP

Romanian Passports For Moldovans Entering the EU Through the Back Door

Romania's president wants to increase his country's population and is using an odd means to do so. The country is generously bestowing hundreds of thousands of Romanian passports on impoverished Moldovans. They are gratefully accepting the offer from the EU member state and are streaming into Western Europe to work as cheap laborers. Von Benjamin Bidder

Romania to Offer Moldovans Citizenship - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Fanning the Flames? Romania to Offer Moldovans Citizenship

Results of a recount of Moldova's disputed election are due Friday, but Romania has already inflamed tensions by offering citizenship to hundreds of thousands of Moldovan citizens.

Fearing Uprising, Russia Backs Moldova's Communists - SPIEGEL ONLINE

'Twitter Revolution' Fearing Uprising, Russia Backs Moldova's Communists

This week's peaceful protests in Moldova that transformed into riots have raised the possibility of an anti-Communist revolution like those seen in Georgia and Ukraine. Now Russia is stepping in to back Moldova's old guard, but the country's tangled history could prove to be diplomatic quicksand for the West. More protests were brewing on Friday.

Riot Police Crack Down on Anti-Communist Protests - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Political Violence in Moldova Riot Police Crack Down on Anti-Communist Protests

Riot police have regained control of Moldova's parliament after anti-Communist demonstrations turned violent Tuesday. At least 170 people were injured and one person died during the riots, which are in reaction to the Communist Party's victory in Sunday's election.

EU Dreams in Communist Moldova - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Reunification with Romania? EU Dreams in Communist Moldova

Europe's last Communist regime is looking increasingly shaky. The population in Moldova, which holds parliamentary elections this Sunday, wants reunification with Romania -- and the EU membership it would bring. Von Uwe Klußmann

Ex-Soviet States Fear Russian Aggression - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Are Moldova and Ukraine at Risk? Ex-Soviet States Fear Russian Aggression

Moscow's recent offensive in the Caucasus region has former Soviet republics worried. They see it as a return to old imperialist policies and fear they could be the next victims of Russian aggression. How much at risk are Ukraine and Moldova? Von Otto Luchterhandt

Hundreds of Thousands Would Rather Be Romanian - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Moldovan Security Concerns Hundreds of Thousands Would Rather Be Romanian

Since Romania's entry into the European Union at the beginning of this year, 800,000 Moldovans have applied for citizenship -- fully 20 percent of the country. Moldova now accuses Romania of harming its national security.

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