Thousands of protesters have filled Chisinau’s streets in recent weeks to rail against the government of Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita (pictured) amid a mounting winter energy crisis and spiking inflation. (file photo)  

RFE: Crisis Talks In Moldova After Telegram Hacks, Protests 

Moldova’s president, prime minister, and members of the senior ruling party gathered for an urgent weekend meeting after weeks of anti-government protests, pressure from Moscow, and social media hacks that targeted top officials. 

Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita declined to disclose details of the talks on the evening of November 13 at the presidential offices in Chisinau except to bat away media speculation that Gavrilita or her pro-EU government might be stepping down.  

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