Prime Minister, Moldova - Iurie Leanca
Can Moldova's bid for EU membership avoid a tug of war between Russia and the EU?
The Interview · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Hardtalk is on location in Chisinau, capital of Moldova where the stage is set for another tug of war between Russia and the European Union. With the backing of the majority Romanian speaking population, Moldova’s government is vigorously pursuing membership of the European Union, despite strong objections from the country’s Russian speaking minority. Stephen Sackur asks Iurie Leanca, Prime Minister of Moldova, if his country can avoid the fate of neighbouring Ukraine?