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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.

byYuri Zoria

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International

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%.

byYuri Zoria

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Moldova raises concerns over Russian threats aimed at disrupting EU polling stations

Moldova has notified EU nations that Russia plans to disrupt the second round of its presidential election by targeting expatriate voting abroad, potentially using bomb threats to halt polling.

byOlena Mukhina

russia-based oligarch funneled $39 million vote-buying scheme moldova moldova's president maia sandu briefing journalists chișinău 21 october 2024 newsmakermd chisinau

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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International

Sandu claims 300,000 votes bought in “fraud of unprecedented scale” at first round of Moldova’s presidential election

Moldova's referendum on EU membership passed by a razor-thin margin, with 50.08% voting in favor. Incumbent President Maia Sandu won the first round of presidential elections with 41% of the vote but will face pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo in a runoff on 3 November.

byYuri Zoria

Inside Russia’s €150 Million Propaganda Blitz to Undermine Moldova’s EU Path

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Analysis

Inside Russia’s € 150 million propaganda blitz to undermine Moldova’s EU path

As tiny Moldova inches closer to the EU, Russia has unleashed a financial tsunami, injecting 1% of Moldova's GDP into a sophisticated propaganda and bribery campaign. This unprecedented offensive aims to derail the country’s European aspirations and maintain Kremlin influence.

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EU to continue support Moldova amid rising threat of Russian interference

The EU recognizes the significant risk of Russian interference in Moldova's internal and political processes ahead of elections.

byOlena Mukhina

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German FM says Moldova Russia’s next target if Ukraine falls

"Everything that we do to support Ukraine also means fostering stabilization with regards to Moldova," Baerbock said in Chișinău.

byYuri Zoria

High levels of the Oder (Odra) river are seen in the village of Chalupki on September 15, 2024 in southern Poland on the border with the Czech Republic. Illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Ukraine offered six European countries assistance in overcoming consequences of floods

Ukraine's offer of rescue assistance signals a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of intensifying climate-related disasters.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Russian drone incursions into NATO territory raise alarms in Romania and Latvia

Russian drones violated NATO airspace over Romania and Latvia, prompting swift military responses and concerns over Moscow’s growing reach beyond Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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EU allocates €35 million to Ukraine and €5 million to Ukrainians in Moldova for winter support

The EU will use these funds to repair buildings, ensure electricity and heating in Ukraine, and provide shelter and essential services for vulnerable refugees in Moldova.

byYuri Zoria

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Power outages in Moldova after massive Russian attack on Ukraine

Moldova's energy operator Moldelectrica reported power outages following a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure, highlighting regional energy vulnerabilities.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine and Moldova coordinate EU accession strategies in Kyiv

Ukraine and Moldova have aligned their strategies and expectations as they advance in the EU accession negotiation - a significant step in their European integration efforts.

byOlena Mukhina

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Moldova eases transit rules for Ukrainian grain bound for Romanian ports

Moldova simplifies Ukrainian grain transit to Romanian ports, waiving phytosanitary control to address border congestion due to increased goods flow from Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian PM Shmyhal: Ukraine will do everything possible to become EU member

On 25 June, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Ukraine is ready to do everything possible to complete the…

byOlena Mukhina

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Austria’s total Ukraine humanitarian aid surpasses €250 million with new €10 million

Neutral Austria provides additional €10 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova from the Foreign Disaster Fund.

byYuri Zoria

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Moldovan parliament denounces Russian ‘genocide’ in Ukraine

Citing the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia, Moldova's lawmakers have joined other nations in denouncing the invasion as a genocidal campaign.

byMaria Tril

The EU and Ukraine flags in front of the Building of the European Parliament. Photo: europarl.europa.eu

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Hungary is blocking EU accession talks for Ukraine at ambassadors meeting

Hungary is obstructing the approval of the negotiation framework for Ukraine's EU accession, citing concerns over national minority rights.

byOlena Mukhina

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FT: Moldova to sign security pact with EU next week

Moldova, amidst Russian warnings, will sign a security pact with the EU to enhance military exercises, intelligence sharing, and weapons procurement, FT says.

byYuri Zoria

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Transnistria claims drone hit military unit, Ukraine dismisses it as Russian ploy

Moldova's Russian-controlled Transnistria claims a drone attacked a military unit, but Ukraine's military intelligence dismisses this as a Russian provocation aimed at creating panic and instability in the region by falsely portraying Transnistria as preparing to attack Ukraine's Odesa.

byYuri Zoria