Following a contested election – including accusations by the central government of voter fraud – pro-Russian politician Yevgenia Guțul became governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. As governor, Guțul is also a member of Moldova’s cabinet. Tensions between the Moldovan government and Gagauzian regional authorities have resulted in protests in Gagauzia and could weaken Moldova’s institutions, social cohesion and national security. This, in turn, may have implications for Western-funded international organizations operating in Moldova.

This monthly report covers crucial events in Ukraine as well as two of its neighbors, Poland and Moldova. Topics include: security and access, the political landscape, legal issues, economics and development.

Under the guise of international humanitarian assistance, various fraud schemes are targeting Ukraine’s most vulnerable populations.

In the lead-up to the winter crops harvest, bans on Ukrainian agricultural imports by neighboring EU countries have hit small and medium-sized producers.

Just hours after Russian missiles crossed into Moldovan airspace, the Moldovan government announced a reshuffle, likely motivated by the need to increase focus on security measures due to the war in Ukraine.

This monthly report covers crucial events in Ukraine as well as two of its neighbors, Poland and Moldova. Topics include: security and access, the political landscape, legal issues, economics and development.

Although it remains a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Russia has announced its intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus.

This monthly report covers crucial events in Ukraine as well as two of its neighbors, Poland and Moldova. Topics include: security and access, the political landscape, legal issues, economics and development.