Moldova's EU aspirations overshadowed by closed airspace and Erdogan's absence.
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More than 40 European leaders are gathering in Moldova for the European Political Community’s second summit, a symbolic sign of collective commitment to join hands against Moscow. The summit is taking place in Russia’s backyard, a region Putin sees as part of Moscow’s sphere of influence. Moldova, an ex-Soviet country of 2.6 million sandwiched between the EU and Ukraine, is a prime example. The country has been trying to chart a path toward EU membership under pro-Western President Maia Sandu. But it is also battling multiple Russian threats.
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