If Russia's invasion turns Ukraine into 'unstable state', the same 'instability' could reach Moldova

Support for Ukraine guarantees the survival of neighbouring Moldova, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said at a conference to address concerns about broadening Russian interference in the region. And she warned that if Ukraine falls, "Moldova is the next country in line." Moldova, which has a Romanian-speaking majority and large Russian-speaking minority, has alternated between pro-Russian and pro-Western governments since the fall of the Soviet Union, and now has a strong Western-oriented administration. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr Rasmus Nilsson, Lecturer at the University College London's School of Slavonic and East European Studies. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen