August 27 marks the anniversary of the declaration of independence from the Soviet Union | DW News

The Republic of Moldova marks 34 years of independence. With an election only weeks away and the country split between pro-Russians and pro-Europeans, European leaders will be in Chisinau on August 27 to show support.
This year, amid rising geopolitical tension, the day has taken on more political significance than usual.
Wedged between Romania and Ukraine, governance of the country has throughout history alternated between a number of rulers, including Romania and Russia, leaving deep social divisions that still persist to this day.
With Russian troops still stationed in Moldova's separatist region of Transnistria and an election scheduled for the end of September, Moldova's balancing act between East and West is more apparent now than ever before.
Can Moldova secure its place in Europe while Moscow continues to exert pressure?

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