As Moldova and Ukraine move closer to the European Union accession negotiation cluster, Moldova’s ambassador to the United States and Mexico discusses the country’s future, its security challenges, and why Moldova sees its path in Europe rather than Russia’s sphere of influence.
In this interview, Ambassador Vladislav Kulminski explains how Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine transformed public opinion in Moldova, why EU membership is increasingly viewed as a security guarantee, and how Moldova is working to counter Russian influence while pursuing democratic reforms.
We also discuss:
- Moldova’s EU accession process and relations with Brussels
- Russia’s war against Ukraine and its impact on Moldova
- The future of Transnistria and regional security
- President Maia Sandu’s role and Moldova’s European path
- U.S.-Moldova relations and the Trump administration
- Russian influence operations and election interference
- Why Moldova and Ukraine are moving toward the European Union together
Watch the full conversation for an inside look at how one of Europe’s most vulnerable democracies is navigating a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
