
170. President of Moldova, Maia Sandu: Holding the Line Between Democracy and Putin
The Rest Is Politics: LeadingShow Notes
How did Maia Sandu fight Russian disinformation in Moldova? What is it like to have a war in the country next door? Will the European Union accept Moldova with Russian troops in the country?
Rory and Alastair travel to Moldova to speak with President Maia Sandu to discuss all this and more.
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