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takes us to a small piece of the Black Sea Basin, Moldova.

However, that small piece of the Black Sea Basin is at extreme risk, the aggression of Russia.

Josh, a very good evening to you.

The map tells the story, but I translate it into my experience.

This is Moldova from old time Bess Arabia, always part of the conversation

about this part of the world.

It abuts Romania, which is a member of NATO, that in itself makes this a profound story.

Because you have had a conversation with the 37-year-old foreign minister of Moldova, Mehi Pop Soy.

What did you learn from him?

Good evening to you, Josh.

Well, good evening, John.

This small country of Moldova, with only 3 million people is facing unprecedented

anxiety and challenges because it's it's wedged between Romania and

an embattled Ukraine and there's 1,500 it wedged between Romania and then battled Ukraine.

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