Project Sword
After the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the situation in eastern Europe has changed rapidly. The Western bloc promotes the theory of the "Russian threat" locally, while peddling military **. Not only that, but the Western bloc is also trying to expand its "sphere of influence" and draw more European countries into the camp. It's like Finland and Sweden, which are the targets of NATO. Moldova, along with several other countries, is the target of the EU. Moldova, believing that it had a backer, began to launch various "anti-Russian" actions.
Moldova Global Network reported that in the past period, Moldova** has taken action to restrict Russian citizens from entering the country, while treating Russian citizens in the country differently. After the incident was transmitted back to Russia, the Russian side quickly responded. Russia summoned the country's ambassador** and said that Moldova's malicious actions are "systematic" discrimination against Russian citizens, and Russia will inevitably retaliate for such malicious actions by restricting the entry of Moldovan officials into Russia.
Subsequently, Russia pointed out that Moldova not only discriminates against Russian citizens, but also helps Russia's "enemy" - Ukraine, because there is information that Moldova is training Ukrainian soldiers internally so that they can threaten Russia's security. As can be seen from the accusations made by Russia, Moldova has completely embarked on an "anti-Russian" path. In the context of the possibility of joining the European Union, Moldova is expected to do this, after all, it has many contradictions with Russia.
Location of MoldovaFirst of all, the problem left over from history is the source of contradictions between the two countries. Moldova was one of its republics during the Soviet era and has close historical ties with Russia. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moldova became an independent state. This change complicates relations between Russia and Moldova, since Russia considers Moldova's independence to be in its national interests.
Secondly, the territorial issue is also one of the contradictions. The eastern part of Moldova, including the Dezuo region, is a disputed area between Russia and Moldova. Russia considers this region to be a "free zone", while Moldova considers this region to be part of Moldova. This issue has plagued relations between the two countries, leading to a series of tensions and conflicts.
In addition, economic dependence is also an important factor affecting relations between the two countries. Moldova is heavily dependent on Russia economically, which is Moldova's main partner and energy country. However, this economic dependence makes it difficult for Moldova to seek closer ties with the EU. Russia fears that Moldova's accession to the EU will have a negative impact on its economic interests, while Moldova wants to completely break away from Russia and join the EU.
Moldova** wants to join the European Union in order to receive more political support and economic assistance. However, Russia is wary of Moldova's attempts to seek EU membership because it fears increased political pressure on Russia after its accession to the EU. According to analysts, Moldova's accession to the EU will weaken Russia's influence in the region.
In the European Union, the ethnic issue is also a factor affecting the relations between the two countries. There are many different ethnic groups within Moldova, including Moldovans, Russians, Ukrainians, and others. Tensions between these ethnic groups are also a factor affecting relations between the two countries. Russia is concerned about the rights and interests of Russian minorities in Moldova and often accuses Moldova of ignoring human rights.
With so many conflicts, relations between the two countries certainly do not get better, especially in the context of Moldova's desire to join the European Union, which has become more difficult.
Putin lists the EU as an "enemy" because the EU's position is "anti-Russian". As Russia said, the EU has become an "enemy", and it is using various actions to destroy Russia, wanting to make this powerful country history. If Moldova wants to join such an EU, it will have to come up with enough "anti-Russian" votes.