Moldovan Crisis: Natalia Gavrilița Resigns Amid Growing Tensions

Image Source: Instagram Moldovan Crisis: Natalia Gavrilița Resigns As Prime Minister Amid Growing Tensions With Russia And Ukraine Conflict

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