Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita announced this Friday that the country’s government is resigning after 18 months in power marked by economic turmoil and the aftermath of Russia’s war against neighboring Ukraine. Reuters.
“I believe in the Moldovan people. I believe in Moldova,” Natalia Gavrilita said at a press conference. “I believe that we will be able to overcome all difficulties and challenges.”
Moldovan President Maia Sandu this Friday appointed the Minister of the Interior and the Secretary of the Security Council. Dorin Recean, as the country’s next prime minister, promotes Reuters.
The former Soviet republic of 2.5 million has been hit by rising inflation and experienced an influx of Ukrainian refugees last year. It has also suffered power outages following Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and has struggled to rid itself of dependence on Russian gas.
This Friday, Moldova confirmed that a Russian missile had violated the country’s airspace before entering Ukraine.