EU state pledges cash for candidate to counter ‘Russian threats’

The Netherlands has promised to $1.7 million to “strengthen Moldova’s democracy”

The Dutch government has announced funding for Moldova aimed at “strengthening… democracy” and combating what it described as “Russian hybrid threats” to the EU-aspirant. The move comes as the ex-Soviet republic’s pro-Western government pursues closer ties with Brussels, amid rising discontent at home.

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp shared the...