Russian-backed networks target pro-European trajectory of Moldova amid upcoming elections
Nearly 12% of the country remains under Russian-backed authority, a staging ground for destabilization operations.
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Kremlin seeks to replace Moldova’s leadership with loyal figures, says Sandu
If Russia succeeds in Moldova's September parliamentary elections, the country could shift overnight from a friendly neighbor of Ukraine to a Russian-controlled threat, she says.
Russia to intensify Moldova destabilization before 2025 parliamentary elections, expert warns
Moldova should prioritize economic growth and social cohesion, as Russia-backed forces exploit internal divisions to push an anti-European agenda, the expert says.
Diaspora vote clinches Sandu’s re-election in Moldova, reflecting deep divisions within the country
Pro-EU Maia Sandu wins Moldova's presidential runoff over pro-Russian Stoianoglo, securing victory with strong diaspora support despite trailing domestically by 2.4%.
Russia-based oligarch funneled $39 million into vote-buying scheme in Moldova
Moldovan police uncovered a $39 million vote-buying scheme, allegedly led by oligarch Ilan Shor, using Russian bank accounts ahead of recent elections and referendum.
Moldova’s presidential election: the Russians were not coming (this time)
Putin, who had practically abandoned incumbent President Igor Dodon ahead of the election (see below), became one of…