Interesting how the Russians occupied Moldova in the first place. It's ironic how an atheist like Putin is using the Orthodox Church to exert control in the country.  For example, Marchel Mihaescu, the Orthodox bishop of Balti, is a Moscow appointee. He has warned worshipers that the biometric passports, required by the European Union for visa-free access to Europe, were “satanic” because they contained a 13-digit number. Funny stuff.