Sandu Faces Pro-Russia Protests in Moldova Ahead of Elections
• Moldovan President Maia Sandu facing protests in pro-Russia Gagauzia region ahead of elections • Gagauzia governor Evghenia Gutul emerging as new pro-Russia opposition figure, met with Putin • Gutul alleging government limiting Gagauzia's budget and rights, Russia offering pensions and aid • Sandu warning of Russian destabilization attempts to derail Moldova's pro-European path • Concerns Russia exploiting tensions to undermine Sandu before presidential elections later this year