Political Crisis Boosts Moldova’s Pro-Russians but Corruption Real Threat

A corruption crisis unfolding in Moldova has given a boost to Russia-leaning political parties, say analysts, even as the country remains on a pro-Europe path. Protesters in January stormed the parliament building in the capital, Chisinau, and demanded new elections after the closed-door, midnight inauguration of Pavel Filip, the third prime minister in the past year.   The pro-European coalition is connected to Moldova’s most powerful oligarch, Vladimir Plahotniuc, who is accused...

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