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In this episode Aga and Maciek discuss with Oktawian Miliewski Moldova’s and Romania’s reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They talk about the growing number of refugees in both countries and the potential consequences of the influx of people for the two countries. Oktawian also shares his insights why a potential of a Russia-controlled breakaway region of Transnistria may not occur an easy asset to use in war.

Guest: Oktawian Milewski is an expert on the politics of Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Black Sea Region and the correspondent of Romania’s branch of Radio France Internationale. Based in Warsaw, Poland. Follow him on Twitter @milewskioctav

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