INTRODUCTION The Republic of Moldova, a small country situated between the EU and Russia, has long been vulnerable because of its heavy reliance on Russian-controlled energy infrastructure. The war in Ukraine and the 2025 Russian gas cutoff exposed this serious vulnerability. Responding to these challenges, the pro-EU Moldovan government has taken strong measures towards energy diversification and integration into the EU energy system. This article examines how Moldova is red

This report is an open-source intelligence (OSINT) assessment of developments in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. It integrates cross-media sources, official statements and satellite-verified material to provide sourced facts, contextual analysis and clearly defined intelligence cut-off dates for each reporting period. By Patrick René Haasler  for the Europinion Institute for Research 25 August - 3 September 2025 Executive Summary Russia - Ukraine : Ukraine conducted its f

This report analyzes the intensifying conflict dynamics in Eastern Europe and Eurasia as of mid-2025, with a particular focus on the evolving Russia-Ukraine war and its wider regional repercussions.

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