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Under Pressure From Russia, Moldova’s Government Is Collapsing

A new, pro-Western premier is set to be confirmed, though, and observers are watching for American reaction to what appears to be a Russian push to widen its war.

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The Moldovan prime minister designate, Dorin Recean, speaks after being appointed by President Sandu, left, to form a new government at Chisinau, Moldova, February 10, 2023. AP/Aurel Obreja
BENNY AVNI
BENNY AVNI

As the Moldovan government collapses, the country’s next prime minister, Dorin Recean, is vowing to maintain its pro-Western stance even as President Putin is intent on destabilizing the tiny country, extending the war at the heart of Europe, and undermining opponents in the former Soviet bloc. 

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BENNY AVNI
BENNY AVNI

Benny Avni is a columnist who has published in the New York Post, WSJOpinion, The Daily Beast, Newsweek, Israel Radio, Ha’Aretz, and others. Once New York Sun, always New York Sun.

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