Russia’s geopolitical influence is set to be further strengthened, with two eastern European countries expected to elect as their leaders candidates with links to Moscow and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Voters in the former Soviet bloc nations of Bulgaria and Moldova went to the polls Sunday in their respective run-off presidential elections. The New York Times reports that in both instances, an openly pro-Russia candidate would all but certainly assume the presidency.
Such an outcome could plunge the European Union in further crisis, according to Reuters, as Moldova, currently yet to become an E.U. member, could possibly end its ongoing integration …read more
Source: Time
