Moldovan President Sandu: EU membership as strategic goal against Russian pressure (euobserver.com)

• Sandu emphasizes EU membership as strategic goal
• Calls for more economic pressure on Russia
• War impacts Moldovan economy and investments

"In an interview, Moldovan President Maia Sandu reaffirms her country's firm will to join the EU. She calls for increased economic pressure on Russia to force peace talks on Ukraine. Sandu stresses the need for stronger European defense and warns of the war's economic impact on Moldova."