The pro-European forces beat the pro-Russian parties by a small margin in the parliamentary election on 30 November in Moldova.

The very recognition of the Eurasian Union as a party to the talks by the EU would set a precedent with significant consequences for European security.

The agreement is quite a voluminous document and sets an ambitious reform agenda covering almost all areas of state governance.

Surveys conducted in recent months indicate a clear improvement in the ratings for the two main pro-European parties.

In recent months Russia has increasingly used instruments for exerting economic pressure on Moldova.

Over the past few months, Chisinau has adopted a more assertive policy regarding the Transnistrian issue.

The election procedures did not comply with generally accepted democratic standards.

We cannot rule out the possibility that the gas ‘ceasefire’ will be violated before the date specified in the protocol.

We may expect the UOC to continue avoiding taking a clear stance on the present conflict.

The results of the election in Ukraine are not good for Moscow. The outcome is the price Russia needs to pay for its policy towards Ukraine.