Moldova
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The Soviet Union took Moldova from Romania in 1940; most of its people speak Romanian.
This former member of the Soviet Union declared its independence in 1991.
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The Ukrainian leader, who usually makes foreign trips from the Polish airport of Rzeszów chose this week to fly to the UK via Moldova.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Since the war began, both Ukraine and Moldova have joined the queue of countries seeking accession alongside Balkan hopefuls: Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The number would have been even lower but for Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova rejoining the fold.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
"I have studied those cases, especially the Moldova and Romania cases, also Ukrainian ones," said Papyan.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Moldova: Formerly ruled by Romania, Moldova became part of the Soviet Union at the close of World War II.
From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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