On December 5, USIP held a discussion on the state of the conflict in Transnistria and efforts to combat Russia’s malign influence, propaganda, and destabilization activities in Moldova. The conversation also looked at Moldova’s broader trajectory as it moves toward EU accession and how the current challenges will shape the country’s future.
Ambassador Viorel Ursu, keynote remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United States
Mihai Popsoi
Deputy-Speaker, Parliament of Moldova; Chairman, Moldova-U.S. Parliamentary Friendship Group
William Hill
Global Fellow, Wilson Center; Former Head, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Mission to Moldova Ambassador
Jorgan Andrews, moderator
State Department Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/russias-malign-influence-moldova
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