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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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.
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.
Russia’s digital invasion of Romania signals new warfare against democracy, ex-US ambassadors argue
Three retired diplomats write that Moscow's failed manipulation of Romanian elections reveals an evolving strategy targeting Western nations.
“You can feel Moscow’s hand”: Russia exploits Volyn tragedy to turn Poles against Ukrainians amid war
Kyiv urges Warsaw to resist manipulation as exhumations continue and propaganda spreads.
If martial law is suspended for elections, Ukraine will lose its army, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine would be legally required to drastically reduce its wartime-sized army. Moreover, millions - most refugees abroad, soldiers, and those in occupied territories - would be unable to vote.
Pro-EU ruling party wins Romania’s parliamentary elections but far-right pushes for influence
Romania's Social Democrats won, but a surge in far-right votes led to a fragmented parliament, complicating coalition talks amid concerns over Russian influence.
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.
Putin’s willingness to arm Houthis aims to deter Western support for Ukraine – ISW
The Kremlin allegedly planned to transfer missiles and military equipment to Houthis in Yemen but did not follow through after diplomatic pressure.
Arrest of Deripaska’s Escort ‘Rybka’ in Thailand may be key to Mueller Investigation
• Details about the arrest of “Nastya Rybka” from an eyewitness • “Locals acknowledged that they received instructions…
Russia will continue efforts to destabilize Montenegro, expert says
We have written before about Russia's destructive influence growing in the Balkans and the Russian links of those…
Trump’s pick of Tillerson for Secretary of State while dismissing CIA intelligence on Russia causes consternation
US President-elect Donald Trump hasn't assumed office and his Electoral College vote has yet to be officially confirmed by the Congress,…
Trump’s Orwellian “rigged” campaign is straight out of Putin’s propaganda playbook
The US 2016 presidential campaign is nothing short of Orwellian. A billionaire real estate mogul who’s lived the…
Moscow overplayed its hand in Moldova and undermined Gagauz vote
Moscow’s interference in the Gagauz Bashkan elections was so blatant that even a Barbie or matryoshka doll could…