Hungary Fallout, Moldova Turns West, Russia Crackdown Weekly News Roundup

Help us reach our goal of 75 Patrons. Join us here: This week on Talk Eastern Europe , Alexandra and Nina unpack the regional ripple effects following Hungary’s elections and what they could mean for politics across Central and Eastern Europe. They also discuss a high-profile visit by Donald Trump Jr. in the Balkans as well as the latest from Moldova, including the country taking another step away from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Finally, the two look at the latest pressure on Memorial in Russia. Plus, protests in Bratislava raise fresh questions about democratic rules ahead of future elections. Check out our weekly newsletter:

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This episode was published on Apr 17, 2026.

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