Analyses

• Moldova: Will the Communists lose power?

  For the first time in eight years, the Moldovan opposition stands a chance of removing the Communists from power in the aftermath of the last election. However, a change in government will not be possible without a compromise between the main political forces

• Russian-Turkish energy games

  Prime Minister Putin's visit to Turkey demonstrates that both states are interested in joint energy projects, however, it is not certain if any of them will be implemented 

• President Medvedev escalates the crisis in Russian-Ukrainian relations

  The unusually harsh statements by president Medvedev show that Moscow expects the future Ukrainian leadership to revise its policy on Russia.