Sandu's Second Term: Moldova Faces Energy Crisis and Russian Tensions
Moldovan President Maia Sandu, reelected for a second term, faces immediate challenges including energy dependence on Russia, a disputed debt with Gazprom, and the presence of Russian troops in the separatist region of Transnistria, all while pursuing EU membership.
Sandu's Second Term: Moldova Faces Energy Crisis and Russian Tensions
Moldovan President Maia Sandu, reelected for a second term, faces immediate challenges including energy dependence on Russia, a disputed debt with Gazprom, and the presence of Russian troops in the separatist region of Transnistria, all while pursuing EU membership.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine's Drone Warfare in Donbas: A Case Study in Unmanned Combat
Ukraine is employing a growing number of both aerial and ground drones in attacks in the Donbas region, often without infantry, due to troop shortages. This tactic reflects a global trend towards unmanned warfare and has created near-parity in drone usage between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine's Drone Warfare in Donbas: A Case Study in Unmanned Combat
Ukraine is employing a growing number of both aerial and ground drones in attacks in the Donbas region, often without infantry, due to troop shortages. This tactic reflects a global trend towards unmanned warfare and has created near-parity in drone usage between Ukraine and Russia.
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56% Bias Score
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Fears of Russian Gas Cut-off
Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector starting December 16th due to fears of Russia cutting off natural gas supplies to the Cuciurgan power plant, its largest, located in the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria, potentially leaving the country without heat or el...
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Fears of Russian Gas Cut-off
Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector starting December 16th due to fears of Russia cutting off natural gas supplies to the Cuciurgan power plant, its largest, located in the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria, potentially leaving the country without heat or el...
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60% Bias Score
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Gazprom Debt Dispute
Moldova declared a state of emergency in its energy sector due to a looming gas crisis caused by its refusal to pay a disputed \$709 million debt to Gazprom, impacting both Moldova and the Transnistrian region and potentially causing social instability.
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Gazprom Debt Dispute
Moldova declared a state of emergency in its energy sector due to a looming gas crisis caused by its refusal to pay a disputed \$709 million debt to Gazprom, impacting both Moldova and the Transnistrian region and potentially causing social instability.
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52% Bias Score
Sandu Begins Second Term Amidst Russia's Shadow
Maia Sandu was sworn in for a second term as Moldova's president on Tuesday, winning 55.03% of the vote in an election marred by alleged Russian interference; her pro-EU stance and the presence of Russian troops in Transnistria define the key challenges of her new mandate.
Sandu Begins Second Term Amidst Russia's Shadow
Maia Sandu was sworn in for a second term as Moldova's president on Tuesday, winning 55.03% of the vote in an election marred by alleged Russian interference; her pro-EU stance and the presence of Russian troops in Transnistria define the key challenges of her new mandate.
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32% Bias Score
Moldova Denies Plans for Transnistria Military Operation Amidst Energy Crisis
Moldova vehemently denies Russian intelligence reports alleging plans for a military operation in Transnistria, asserting its commitment to a peaceful resolution through dialogue, amid an energy crisis stemming from potential Russian gas transit disruptions via Ukraine.
Moldova Denies Plans for Transnistria Military Operation Amidst Energy Crisis
Moldova vehemently denies Russian intelligence reports alleging plans for a military operation in Transnistria, asserting its commitment to a peaceful resolution through dialogue, amid an energy crisis stemming from potential Russian gas transit disruptions via Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Moldova Declares Emergency Over Looming Russian Gas Cutoff
Moldova declared a state of emergency due to Russia's expected gas supply cutoff to Transnistria in 2025, threatening a humanitarian crisis and potentially destabilizing the country.
Moldova Declares Emergency Over Looming Russian Gas Cutoff
Moldova declared a state of emergency due to Russia's expected gas supply cutoff to Transnistria in 2025, threatening a humanitarian crisis and potentially destabilizing the country.
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48% Bias Score