The best way to defend Moldova from attack by Russia is to protect Ukraine, Britain's foreign minister said on March 16. James Cleverly was speaking on a visit to Moldova where he announced 10 million pounds ($12 million) of British aid. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Moldova's pro-Western government and its allies have feared it could be dragged into the conflict. The nation of 2.5 million people borders Ukraine and has Russian troops stationed in the pro-Moscow breakaway Transdniester region. Moscow says that is a case of unjustified "Russophobia." To read the original article by Reuters, click here.
Best Way To Shield Moldova Is To Protect Ukraine, British FM Says In Chisinau
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly (left) and his Moldovan counterpart, Nicu Popescu, in Chisinau on March 16.