Russia regains influence in its ‘near abroad’ as West wraps itself in red lines
Embattled Ukraine warns that Georgia and Moldova are being pulled back towards Moscow
Moldova
Moldova sees Russian meddling behind pro-EU camp’s struggles at ballot box
President Maia Sandu faces tricky run-off after EU referendum goes to the wire
Moldova holds election, EU vote dogged by alleged Russian meddling
Pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu tipped to win presidential election but election may go to run-off if she falls short of 50%
Ukraine begins ‘historic’ membership negotiations towards joining EU
Opening of membership talks the start of a ‘long and demanding’ reform process for Ukraine, says Belgian minister
Ireland supports EU entry talks for Ukraine starting next month
Government move to recognise state of Palestine remains ‘imminent’, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says
EU enlargement will only succeed if national veto is dropped, says German minister
Europe minister Anna Luhrmann says reforms are needed for Ukraine and Moldova to successfully join block
Make no mistake, this will be a more eastern, more Balkan EU. What will that mean for Ireland?
Ireland has been consistent in its support for Ukrainian accession and offering humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees. However, such support is about to be tested as the implications of what a bigger, poorer EU means come into focus
EU’s decision to discuss membership with Ukraine and Moldova is momentous, but hurdles remain
Hungarian prime minister Orban vows to block plans for financial support and membership talks
EU Commission recommends starting membership talks with Ukraine
Moldova also to begin process of accession to European Union following decision
The EU imagines expanding to include as many as 35 member states
Having been politically moribund for years, the idea of enlargement has been dramatically revived by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Race to preserve gulag memories of Moldova’s contested Soviet past
Exhibition of items from KGB archives aims to challenge glorified version of Soviet history
Ukraine war alters Russia’s leverage over Moldova
Profound economic shifts challenge the viability of the pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria
Threadbare Moldovan prosecutors take on former top leadership in anti-corruption drive
Tackling corruption from petty bribery to rigging of vast contracts crucial for EU membership hopes
‘We are grateful, but we just don’t want to be here’: Ukrainians in Moldova on dilemma of returning home
In the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, small things can have an eerie similarity to home - it’s like a snapshot of life before the war
‘It’s an opportunity’: the Ukrainian refugees starting businesses in Moldova
Ukrainian refugees, most of them young women with children, are making a fresh start
‘It’s very important for us that Ukraine wins. If Ukraine loses, Moldova will be next’
There are an estimated 40,000 people from Moldova in Ireland, and more than a million Moldovans live and work abroad
‘This year is for decisions’: Ukraine pushes for Nato and EU membership
Russia ‘tries to swallow’ neighbour states left outside the circle, Zelenskiy warns Moldova summit
European leaders in show of support to embattled Moldova
Mass gathering of heads of state close to Ukrainian border seen as a ‘message to Moscow’
Steve Clarke: ‘It doesn’t matter how you put them in, so long as you do’
Scotland boss proud of comeback win that leaves squad firmly in qualification hunt
Ireland ready to put World Cup hopes on the line once more
Martin O’Neill’s contract extended for two years, but focus is on crucial Moldova match
Disappointing campaign holds little promise for Moldova
The Republic’s visitors are without a competitive win in 18 games
Ken Early: FAI break the mould by sticking with Martin O’Neill
Striking to hear O’Neill cite the number of season tickets sold during his time in charge
Martin O’Neill on a collision course with Ronald Koeman
Manager does not rule out calling upon James McCarthy’s services for vital qualifiers
David Meyler on his Fifa followers and World Cup qualifiers
Hull midfielder has 250,000 people following him on YouTube to watch Fifa 18 exploits
Ben Davies confident Wales will beat Moldova
Win over Austria has lifted morale in Welsh side ahead of final three Group D clashes
Martin O’Neill: Ireland have everything to play for in 2017
Manager says it is too early to predict group’s outcome after 3-1 victory over Moldova
Depleted Ireland squad face tough test in Moldova
Robbie Brady is ruled out, but Shane Long expected to train for tomorrow’s match
Chris Coleman dismisses notion that Wales were ‘lucky’ at Euro 2016
‘Our players handled the pressure, so that’s not luck’, says Wales manager
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