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Gagauzia Faces Crisis Amid Jailed Pro-Russian Governor

11/29/2025

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The Moldovan autonomous region of Gagauzia is in crisis as Evghenia Gutul, the pro-Russian governor of Gagauzia, is jailed and no elections are scheduled after the legislature's mandate expired.
The region, home to about 150,000 residents, shows strong pro-Russian sentiment and many residents want Gutul's release.
Young residents display apathy toward politics, raising concerns about potential instability.
Experts emphasize questions about Moscow's influence on Moldova and how Chisinau should respond.

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The Moldovan autonomous region of Gagauzia is in crisis as Evghenia Gutul, the pro-Russian governor of Gagauzia, is jailed and no elections are scheduled after the legislature's mandate expired.
The region, home to about 150,000 residents, shows strong pro-Russian sentiment and many residents want Gutul's release.
Young residents display apathy toward politics, raising concerns about potential instability.
Experts emphasize questions about Moscow's influence on Moldova and how Chisinau should respond.