Moldova
  • +Episodes
    • Part 1: Moldova Pushes Military Reforms Ahead of EU
    • Part 2: Moldova Turns to Old Friend as War Rages on its Border
    • Part 3: Hybrid war
    • Part 4: Strain from Ukrainian Refugees
    • Part 5: Moldova: A Second Home for Thousands of Ukrainians

Moldova’s About-Face

When Russia invaded Ukraine, neighboring Moldova’s plans to strengthen its military were put into hyperdrive.

Part 1 Part 1

Moldova Pushes Military Reforms Ahead of EU

After failing to invest in the military for three decades, change won’t come overnight. | Watch it now

Part 2 Part 2

Moldova Turns to Old Friend as War Rages on its Border

Small Eastern European nation turns to US National Guard State Partnership for training help | Watch it now

Part 3 Part 3

Hybrid war

Russia supports hundreds of Russian troops within Moldova’s borders while using disinformation, energy cuts and cyber attacks to fuel Moldova’s divide. | Watch it now

Part 4 Part 4

Strain from Ukrainian Refugees

Moldovan aid organizations fear aid shortages as Ukrainian refugee numbers remain high. | Watch it now

Part 5 Part 5

Moldova: A Second Home for Thousands of Ukrainians

As many Ukrainian refugees try to make their new home more permanent, Moldova continues to live up to the nickname “small country with a big heart.” | Watch it now

Moldova’s About-Face

When Russia invaded Ukraine, neighboring Moldova’s plans to strengthen its military were put into hyperdrive. Ukraine, the second largest country in Europe by territory, and its tiny neighbor have more in common than initially meets the eye: both are ex-Soviet states trying to leave Russia's orbit, both are turning to the West for military help, and both have Russian troops within their borders.

Project credits

  • Reporter, Producer, Video Editor
  • Carla Babb
  • Videographer, Video Editor
  • Ricardo Marquina
  • Editors
  • Aru Pande, Amy Reifenrath and Dan Joseph