Why does Moldova matter to Putin?
Moldova is torn between pro-Western and pro-Russian factions, and some observers are worried that Russia will be trying to influence the results of the upcoming elections. Why?
Moldova is a country torn between pro-Western and pro-Russian factions. In September this year, Moldovans will vote for a new leadership, and pro-European observers are worried that Russia will try to influence the outcome of these elections. Why? Natasha Matyukhina from BBC Monitoring explains. Plus, the gang who tried to smuggle 5,000 live ants out of Kenya, with Akisa Wandera from BBC Africa, and why an environmentalist built a 7-story high bird sanctuary in the Indian city of Ludhiana, with Harmandeep Singh reporting for BBC Punjabi.
Presented by Faranak Amidi
Produced by Alice Gioia, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean
(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)
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