Moldova

Governing elite factions have little credibility with voters who want a complete change

Battle between the president and Sheriff could destabilise Tiraspol, adding to Putin's problems in 2016

Chisinau will have to put economy in order before international aid resumes but concern grows over security situation

Moldova's armed forces are increasingly cooperating with NATO but Chisinau's economic woes may hinder capacity building

Sudden collapse of export revenues is pushing economy into recession, with potentially damaging fiscal consequences

Agriculture is a key sector of Moldova's economy and the EU will become an increasingly important market

Russia may lift Moldovan agriculture ban to support pro-Russian parties following resignation of pro-European government

Russia will seek to increase support to Gagauzia to ensure a foothold in Moldova