ISW warns of escalating Russian hybrid operations in Moldova ahead of EU accession talks
The operations may target EU accession talks and the 2024 presidential election, according to a new report.
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Military: Russian troops stationed in Modova’s Transnistria pose no threat
Ukraine knows the size and composition of Russian forces in Transnistria, which poses no critical threat, says a Ukrainian military spokesperson, dismissing concerns as "information injections."
Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region seeks Russian protection with claims of economic blockade
Transnistria, a separatist region in eastern Moldova, requested Russia to protect it from the economic measures taken by Moldova.
“MP” says Moldova’s Transnistria may request annexation by Russia; Ukrainian intel deems claim “unconfirmed”
Moldova's Transnistrian politician claims the region's parliament may ask Putin to annex it. Ukraine aims to counter Russia's interference in Moldova as intelligence questions threat.
Moldova discovers Russian drone debris near Ukrainian border
Moldovan police found debris of a Russian drone much like the Iranian Shahed-136 model 2km from Ukraine, amid Russia's ongoing drone attacks.
Putin dusts off Ukraine playbook for Moldova
Kremlin statements on Moldova increasingly resemble those made before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russian drone fragments found in Moldova near Ukraine border
The fragments likely belong to one of the Russian Shahed drones shot down by Ukrainian air defenses during Russia's attack overnight 9-10 February.
Moldova accuses Russian troops in Transnistria of violations
Moldova accuses Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria of improperly operating drones and weapons during exercises, prompting a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign claiming Moldova intends Transnistria's forced reintegration, ISW says. Moldova sees the Russian military presence in its territory illegal
ISW: Kremlin appears to guide Moldova’s Transnistria moves, laying ground for false flag
"The Kremlin may be instructing actors in the Russian-backed breakaway republic of Transnistria to set information conditions for a possible false-flag operation in Transnistria as part of wider Kremlin efforts to destabilize Moldova," ISW says.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 672: Ukraine strikes back against Russia on land, sea, cyber fronts
Ukraine unleashed attacks on multiple fronts against the Russian invasion this week, blasting a ship in the Black Sea and breaching an enterprise management system, which resulted in million-dollar losses for Russia.
President of Moldova calls on world to continue helping Kyiv
President of Moldova Maia Sandu has urged the world to help Kyiv in fighting off the Russian aggression…
Moldova conducts military exercises near Transnistria, adopts a defense strategy, and increases spending
Moldova organized military exercises near the Russian-controlled proxy Transnistria, 22 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
Is Moldova the next Ukraine? Nation battles Russian hybrid warfare amid EU bid
Bolstered by moderate victories in recent local elections, a defiant Moldova pushes towards EU integration despite an intensifying Russian hybrid warfare campaign aimed at derailing its Westward momentum.
Moldovan President joins Zelenskyy to honor victims of Revolution of Dignity and Freedom
On her unannounced visit to Kyiv, Maia Sandu is to discuss with Zelenskyy Ukraine's and Moldova's steps toward EU accession, enhancing regional security, and the EU's support of reforms and development for both countries
Moldova spy chief: Russia paid fugitive tycoon $ 55.5 mn to overthrow government
A criminal group led by fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor had spent $5mn in the past month to bribe voters and fund the Șansă party, Moldova says
Moldova excludes pro-Russian party from local elections
The Pro-Russian Șansă Party in Moldova has been disqualified from participating in the November 5 local elections, the Moldovan PM said, as per local media.
Finland announces a multi-million aid package for Ukraine and Moldova
Finland allocated 92 million euros to alleviate the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Insider: Deported Moldova Sputnik chief revealed as career GRU spy
Before becoming the chief of Russian state media abroad, Vitaly Denisov started his career as a Ukrainian military school graduate and eventually worked his way up in the GRU, an investigative report claims.
Moldovan president condemns Russian drone attack on Ukraine
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has condemned Russia's drone attack in Odesa, saying that Russia "must be held accountable for…
Ukraine’s PM Shmyhal meets with Moldova’s PM Recean, agree on joint border control
On 23 August, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean, during…