The small post-Soviet state of Moldova, on the southwestern border of Ukraine, is not directly involved in the war next door. But Moldovans are already feeling the impact of Russia’s invasion. Thousands of Ukrainian refugees have crossed into Moldova. Most are moving further west, into the European Union member state of Romania and beyond. But the refugee crisis, the disruption of trade in the region, along with rising inflation for food and energy all adds up to a serious challenge for Moldova’s economy. Andrew Connelly reports from the capital Chisinau.
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