Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken plans to spend this week showing U.S. support for nations facing a hostile Russia...attending a meeting of NATO foreign ministers that will discuss how to bolster Ukraine.
Ms. Sandu has advocated for Moldova to join the European Union and scheduled a referendum vote on E.U. membership...expected to run against a pro-Russia candidate, with potential interference from Moscow.
U.S. officials said Mr. Blinken would speak with Ms. Sandu and other top officials about potential threats to the country's democratic processes...efforts to wean the nation off electricity generated in the pro-Russia separatist region of Transnistria.
James O'Brien, the assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian Affairs, mentioned that Mr. Blinken will provide significant support for Moldova's transition, focusing on energy independence and democracy against Russian threats.
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