Country Case Study: Moldova
Country Case Study: Moldova

Author(s): Martin Jirušek
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Moldova; Gas Infrastructure; Russia; Gas supply; Gazprom;
Summary/Abstract: The Republic of Moldova emerged as a sovereign state after the dissolution of the Soviet Union at the beginning of the 1990s, but follows the earlier state history, especially in medieval times, when Moldova played an important role as a defence against Ottoman Empire. The bulk of the country lies between the river Prut on the west and the Dniester River, which also forms a natural border of the separatist region of Transnistria. This part of Moldova forms a problematic region, unilaterally self-proclaimedas independent and strongly leaning towards Russia.

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