The Moldovan Situation of People Fleeing From the Russo–Ukrainian War

Nastas, Andrei (2026) The Moldovan Situation of People Fleeing From the Russo–Ukrainian War. LAW IDENTITY AND VALUES, 6 (1). pp. 185-201. ISSN 2786-2542

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Abstract

In its 30 years of existence as an independent state, the Republic of Moldova has never faced the consequences of a humanitarian crisis like that caused by the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began on 24 February 2024. In the first year following the outbreak of the conflict, approximately one million people from Ukraine crossed the border with the Republic of Moldova. No other country has dealt with such a high number of displaced people relative to its population. The events following the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine necessitated adaptation of the existing national framework and urgent adoption of special regulations to determine the legal status of individuals displaced by hostilities in Ukraine. Temporary structures were established to manage external financial assistance to meet the needs of people fleeing the Russo-Ukrainian war. This study aimed to identify the legal framework of the Republic of Moldova in the field of foreigner protection. To this end, we analysed data provided by the Moldovan authorities directly involved in managing the refugee crisis. Additionally, it was necessary to outline the measures undertaken by government authorities to integrate individuals from Ukraine. Where relevant, the study discussed issues within the national asylum system and proposed solutions to address these shortcomings to ensure the effective fulfilment of the state’s positive obligations to uphold the rights of those benefiting from protection.

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