Moldova

Moldova and its breakaway entity have pro-Moscow leaders but that does not mean they will resolve their differences

The new president lacks the powers to reverse close ties with the EU

The IMF gives the government a chance to move on reforms and end a banking culture that allowed a massive fraud

Socialist candidate Igor Dodon was so far ahead in the first-round presidential ballot that he should win the run-off

The success of pro-Moscow candidate Igor Dodon reflects deep discontent with past governments

Signs of optimism as the country faces a presidential choice between pro- and anti-EU candidates

Despite IMF decision to restart lending, other donors will take a harder look at governance mechanisms

The Fund returns with a new loan deal although many of the issues that prompted its withdrawal remain