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Why are Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday so important?

The background, key players and likely outcome of a contest of crucial interest to both Europe and Russia

The Guardian - UK

Moldova's prime minister accuses Russia of using country's election to 'take power'

Moldovan authorities have accused Russia of conducting a hybrid war to try to derail the country’s EU path by meddling in elections, illicitly funding pro-Russian parties and running disinformation campaigns.

Euronews

Zelensky Says NATO Membership Not Automatic Protection, Praises Trump After Shift

President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.

International Business Times

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Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of using country's election to 'take power'

Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean warns that Russia is spending heavily to influence an upcoming parliamentary election

The Independent UK

Russia’s disinformation toolbox in Moldova: Bot networks, Moscow church propaganda and vote-buying

Russia intensified its “hybrid war” against Moldova as the country is heading to the parliamentary elections on Sunday, Moldovan authorities say. What tools is Moscow using in Moldova this time, and are they different from the disinformation campaign during the 2024 presidential election?

Euronews

Moldovan officials carry out raids and detain 1 over alleged Russian financing of a party

Moldova’s anticorruption authorities have carried out more than 30 raids and detained one person over the financing of a political party allegedly linked to Russia through cryptocurrencies, days ahead of a key parliamentary election

The Independent UK

Inside Russia’s AI-driven disinformation machine shaping Moldova’s election

Spoof websites impersonate legitimate Western media and pay “engagement farms” in Africa, while AI bots are deployed to flood comment sections deriding the EU and pro-European party.

Euronews

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Moldova detains 74 over alleged Russian plot to stir up unrest around key election

Online disinformation aimed at discrediting Moldova's pro-European government is ramping up ahead of the crunch parliamentary elections on 28 September.

Euronews

Moldova's Powerful Diaspora Courted In Battle Between Moscow And West

Seven years after moving to Ireland, Natalia Stirbu still goes home to Moldova to vote -- part of a powerful diaspora whose ballots could prove decisive in the small country's battle between Moscow and the West.

International Business Times

Moldovan Voters Face Crossroads Between Russia And EU

Moldovans will vote this week in tense parliamentary elections which its president has called the "most consequential" in the small country's history, as it teeters between its powerful neighbour Russia and the West.

International Business Times

Moldova will keep pro-EU course despite Russian threat, Popescu tells RFI

Under mounting pressure from Russian interference, Moldova faces a critical test of its democracy with parliamentary elections on 28 September. RFI spoke to Nicu Popescu, the country’s former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, who is running for parliament on the list of the pro-European Action and Solidarity Party.

Radio France Internationale

Ahead of crucial snap election in Moldova, Transnistrians remain uncertain

Moldovans will vote on 28 September in a crucial snap parliamentary election. The outcome will influence the country's EU membership bid amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

Euronews

Why Moldova’s election is important for the whole of Europe

Parliamentary elections will be held in Moldova on September 28. While this may seem like a minor event for the rest of Europe, implications for the rest of the continent’s security and stability could be profound.

The Conversation

European operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring

A former deputy head of Moldovan intelligence reportedly arrested for treason for ‘transmitting state secrets’

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The Independent UK

Russia’s violation of Polish airspace is not the first time Moscow has crossed the line

Russia’s violation of Poland’s airspace with drones on Wednesday marks the most serious cross-border incident into a NATO member country since the war began

Radio France Internationale

Moldova President warns European Parliament about Russia threat

Moldovan President Maia Sandu told European lawmakers that Russia is carrying out extensive interference in an attempt to pull her country back into its orbit ahead of this month’s crucial parliamentary elections.

Evening Standard

Martin Odegaard explains Erling Haaland 'dream' after Norway put 11 past Moldova

Man City striker scored five times, helped by the Arsenal captain

The Guardian - UK

‘End the contract’: Dynamo Kyiv fan anger after signing of player who shared post by Russian propagandist

Moldovan-Romanian striker Vladislav Blanuta says he was unaware what he was reposting and that he is pro-Ukraine

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The National (Scotland)

Watch every one of Rangers ace Thelo Aasgaard's four Norway goals vs Moldova

The National (Scotland)

Rangers' Thelo Aasgaard reveals classy Erling Haaland gesture during Norway rout

Rangers ace Thelo Aasgaard has lifted the lid on Erling Haaland's classy gesture towards him during Norway's 11-1 rout of Moldova on Tuesday evening.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup qualifying: Armenia stun Republic of Ireland while Norway hit 11

The Republic of Ireland manager, Heimir Hallgrímsson, is under pressure after the 2-1 defeat, while Erling Haaland scored five in an 11-1 rout of Moldova

The Independent UK

Norway reach double figures against Moldova as Man City forward scores five

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Sports Illustrated

Erling Haaland Joins Neymar in Elite Category After Five-Goal Performance

Erling Haaland had arguably the best performance of his career with seven goal involvements vs. Moldova.

The Independent UK

Erling Haaland scores five as Norway put 11 past Moldova

The Manchester City forward enjoyed a goal glut, while Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard was also on the scoresheet

Evening Standard

Norway 11-1 Moldova: Erling Haaland scores five as minnows subject to devastating rout

Thelo Aasgaard scored four in the second half to continue the demolition job

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