Russia tests crypto-funded hybrid warfare on Moldova. Latest “experiment” costs it $107 million
The funds were supposed to be used to buy protests and loyal politicians.
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Moldova drafting Transnistria reintegration plan with Western partners, but keeping details under wraps
Old international formats collapsed; Moldova and Transnistria now talk directly.
Russia escalates pre-invasion-style messaging against Moldova and Baltic nations, ISW warns
With talk of "racist" laws and "discrimination", Lavrov again revives the same playbook once used to justify attacks on Ukraine.
The West saved Moldova from Russia. It’s still “searching” for how to help Georgia
After 365 days of daily protests, Georgians are still waiting for Europe to find that "safe channel"
Frontline report: Moldova escapes Moscow’s orbit through slow strangulation of Russian influence
Thirty-three years after independence, Moldova is finally breaking free - not through war, but through the deliberate dismantling of every lever Russia once possessed. Unionist sentiment, once marginal, has become the fastest-growing political force in the country.
Russian drones force Moldovan airport closure, three flights disrupted as president condemns Kremlin intimidation
A Barcelona-bound flight landed in Romania and two other international flights faced delays after Russian drones violated Moldovan airspace on 29 Nov.
Russia’s drones violated the airspace of Moldova and Romania — one fell straight onto a civilian roof (MAP)
Moldovan police evacuated residents in a village where a drone landed on a house, while Romania scrambled fighter jets.
The Boomerang Soldiers: How Romania’s commandos became mercenaries—then came back to coup Bucharest
Instructors who fought for Wagner in Africa trained operatives in Balkan forest camps. Those operatives deployed to sabotage Moldova's vote, storm Romania's capital, and fight in Ukraine—the same personnel, modular missions.
Moldova shuts Moscow’s propaganda pipeline in middle of its capital, ending 1998 deal
Foreign Minister Popșoi calls the closure a calculated act of defense.
Moldova just made a Ukrainian security baron its prime minister. Ukraine should worry.
And he still controls a Ukrainian security empire with 2,500 armed employees
Sandu ties Moldova’s fate to Ukraine despite Hungary blocking both EU paths
President rejects decoupling despite Hungary’s veto blocking both countries
Moldova turns to financier with deep Ukraine ties as new face of reform amid Russia’s threat
Alexandru Munteanu, a 61-year-old businessman and economist with no prior political experience, will be proposed for Moldova's Prime Minister position by the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS)
Serbia admits Russian operatives ran paramilitary camp to disrupt Moldova elections
Serbian leader acknowledges Kremlin involvement in destabilization plot for the first time, under pressure from EU officials.
Moldovans accused of painting red coffin stencils with anti-Ukraine slogans in Paris to stand trial
Four Moldovan men will appear before a French court for graffiti acts prosecutors call an attempt to demoralize the French army.
Phase 0 begins: ISW says Russia is laying psychological groundwork for a future NATO war
Russia’s spy agency now claims the UK is preparing pro‑Ukrainian Russians to stage an attack on a Ukrainian or allied ship in Europe, using Chinese equipment to make it appear China supports Russia, which actually does support Russia.
Moldova stays European—here’s how they beat $180 million in Russian bribes
Despite Moscow’s disinformation and proxy protests, PAS wins big, handing Sandu a renewed mandate for Moldova’s European path.
Pro-European forces take Moldova parliament despite Russian interference campaign
Moldova's governing Action and Solidarity party won 50.14% of votes in parliamentary elections, more than double the 24.20% secured by the opposition Patriotic Electoral Bloc that advocates closer ties with Russia
First results show Moldova’s pro-EU party PAS leads with 43%
Pro-European political forces captured a clear majority in Moldova's parliamentary elections, with three pro-EU parties securing 57% of votes compared to 34% for pro-Russian and Eurosceptic parties
Russia made Ukraine toxic to Moldovan voters—Sunday tests if it works
Moldova's Sunday election will decide whether Putin gets his next Belarus—a new platform for destabilizing NATO's border just as Ukraine fights for its survival.
Moldova bars pro-Russia party from election as Moscow’s interference reaches crisis point
Electoral commission removes Heart of Moldova from Sunday's vote after court finds voter bribery and illegal financing linked to Russian operations.