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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 · Sep 24, 2025

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 · Sep 24, 2025

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 · Sep 23, 2025

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 · Sep 19, 2025

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 · Sep 19, 2025

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 · Sep 11, 2025

European operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025

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

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

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025