Moldova formally protests alleged Russian election meddling
1 month, 1 week ago

Moldova formally protests alleged Russian election meddling

Al Jazeera  

Chisinau accuses Moscow of undermining democratic process and condemned drones flown over its territory. Violation Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reported that it used the meeting to strongly condemn a violation of its air space by two alleged Russian drones on Sunday. “The competent institutions of our country possess clear information indicating that the drones were launched by the Russian Federation,” the ministry said. “The ambassador was warned that such aggressive incursions constitute a serious violation and an unfriendly act by the Russian Federation, as these drones endanger the lives of citizens.” Ozerov denied he had been summoned by the ministry, suggesting that the meeting was mutually agreed. No casualties were reported after Moldova said it found two Russian “decoy” drones crashed in two villages after a Russian drone attack on Ukraine.

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Why Moldova Wants to Move Away From Russia and Join EU Instead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Moldova Wants to Move Away From Russia and Join EU Instead

Bloomberg  

With a population of just 2.6 million and one of the smallest economies in Europe, Moldova barely registers by most European Union metrics. Yet the small former Soviet republic wedged between EU member Romania and war-ravaged Ukraine has drawn outsized attention from the continent’s powerful democracies and Vladimir Putin ’s Russia. After decades under the Kremlin’s influence, Moldova started a …

Moldova election: Putin’s latest meddling effort failed. It’s unlikely to stop him trying again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Moldova election: Putin’s latest meddling effort failed. It’s unlikely to stop him trying again

CNN  

CNN — As Moldova’s pro-EU president Maia Sandu celebrated victory in the early hours of Monday morning, in an election campaign she claimed involved “unprecedented” interference by Moscow, pro-Kremlin voices in Russia turned to the next page in their playbook: casting doubt on the result. Another senior Russian senator, Andrey Klishas, took a similar line, suggesting Moldova had actively falsified …

Moldovan Election: Tight Race as EU Biddies Face Concerns of Russian Interference
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Moldovan Election: Tight Race as EU Biddies Face Concerns of Russian Interference

Firstpost  

Moldova's presidential election runoff has concluded, with Maia Sandu narrowly defeating a Russia-friendly challenger. The election's outcome could have significant implications for the country's pro-Western path and its relationship with Russia. Sandu secured 42% of the votes, while Stoianoglo received nearly 26%. Concerns have been raised about voter fraud, electoral interference, and intimidation, which could undermine the credibility of the …

Vote-Buying Schemes Loom Over as Moldova Votes in Presidential Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vote-Buying Schemes Loom Over as Moldova Votes in Presidential Election

CNN  

Moldova's presidential election is nearing its conclusion, with Maia Sandu seeking reelection against her pro-Western rival, Alexandr Stoianoglo. A vast Kremlin-linked vote-buying scheme has marred both the first and second rounds of the election, raising concerns about the fairness of the process. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for Moldova's path toward Europe, with a victory for …

Moldova narrowly votes for EU membership amid claims of Russian interference
2 months ago

Moldova narrowly votes for EU membership amid claims of Russian interference

ABC  

Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of securing the country's path toward European Union membership, electoral data shows, after President Maia Sandu accused "criminal groups" of trying to undermine the vote. In Brussels, the European Union's executive branch, the European Commission, said that its services had also noted Russian interference in Moldova, and it underlined its continued …

Putin's rage as bid to stop Moldova joining the EU is foiled: Kremlin tries to discredit referendum as voters back Brussels despite 'Russian interference'
2 months ago

Putin's rage as bid to stop Moldova joining the EU is foiled: Kremlin tries to discredit referendum as voters back Brussels despite 'Russian interference'

Daily Mail  

President Sandu said today that her camp had 'won justly in an unjust struggle' Russia has furiously attempted to discredit Moldova's referendum on joining the European Union as the nation narrowly voted in favour of joining the bloc in a shift to the West. Incumbent pro-EU President Maia Sandu gives a press conference on October 21, 2024 in Chisinau, Moldova …

Moldova barely approves its EU referendum amid allegations of Russian interference
2 months ago

Moldova barely approves its EU referendum amid allegations of Russian interference

NPR  

Moldova barely approves its EU referendum amid allegations of Russian interference toggle caption Pierre Crom/Getty Images The former Soviet republic of Moldova voted in favor of securing a path into the European Union on Sunday, in a national referendum that was charged with geopolitical significance and shadowed by accusations of Russian election interference. toggle caption Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty Images …

Russia Accused of Meddling in Moldova Election on E.U. Membership : State of the World from NPR : NPR
2 months ago

Russia Accused of Meddling in Moldova Election on E.U. Membership : State of the World from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Russia Accused of Meddling in Moldova Election on E.U. Membership : State of the World from NPR The former Soviet republic of Moldova narrowly passed a referendum to pursue membership in the European Union. And we go to the bar in Paris that for over a century has held a U.S. presidential straw poll that is usually accurate. State of …

Moldova Votes in Election, EU Referendum Amid Allegations of Russian Interference
2 months ago

Moldova Votes in Election, EU Referendum Amid Allegations of Russian Interference

The Hindu  

Moldova's upcoming election and EU referendum are overshadowed by allegations of Russian election meddling. The country's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu leads in the presidential election, but a majority of voters are expected to support EU accession. The referendum, which will determine whether to include a clause defining EU accession in the constitution, is expected to be a close contest. The …

Moldova's Tug of War: West vs. Russia in Crucial Votes
2 months ago

Moldova's Tug of War: West vs. Russia in Crucial Votes

CNN  

Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two crucial votes. The presidential election will determine whether Moldova continues its path toward the West or remains lodged within the Kremlin's orbit. The referendum on EU membership is also a major issue, as it could have significant implications for the country's future.

Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and EU referendum
2 months ago

Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and EU referendum

NPR  

Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and EU referendum toggle caption Will Baxter On a bright, crisp morning just a few days ahead of Moldova’s landmark referendum on European Union integration, a handful of volunteers scattered out across the town of Rîşcani, in the country’s north, to talk to residents about the upcoming vote. toggle caption Will …

Moldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Moldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs …

Moldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Moldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday it has expelled a Russian diplomat after two Moldovan officials were detained on suspicion of treason and conspiracy against the European Union candidate country. One of the Moldovan officials is suspected of treason for allegedly collecting and providing information to an embassy employee that could be used against Moldova’s interests, …

Moldova expels Russian diplomat over presidential polling stations in breakaway Transnistria region
9 months ago

Moldova expels Russian diplomat over presidential polling stations in breakaway Transnistria region

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Moldova said Tuesday it has expelled a Russian diplomat after Moscow opened polling stations for its presidential election in Moldova’s pro-Russia breakaway region of Transnistria. Moldova summoned Russia’s ambassador, Oleg Vasnetsov, to protest against the Kremlin’s decision to open six polling stations in Transnistria “contrary to the position of the Moldovan authorities,” the foreign ministry said. Russia …

Moldova expels Russian diplomat over polling stations in Transnistria
9 months ago

Moldova expels Russian diplomat over polling stations in Transnistria

Al Jazeera  

The unnamed diplomat is expelled in protest against the opening of six polling stations in the breakaway region. Moldova has expelled a Russian diplomat over the opening of polling stations for Russia’s presidential election in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria. Moldova summoned Russia’s ambassador, Oleg Vasnetsov, to protest against the Kremlin’s decision to open six polling stations in Transnistria “contrary …

Officials in Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria blame Ukrainian drone strike after military site blast
9 months ago

Officials in Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria blame Ukrainian drone strike after military site blast

Associated Press  

A drone strike at a military installation in Moldova’s breakaway republic of Transnistria on Sunday destroyed a helicopter and ignited a fire, authorities in the pro-Russia region said. Moldova’s Bureau for Reintegration Policies said in a statement that after examining video footage, they “do not confirm any attack” on Transnistria and called it “an attempt to cause fear and panic …

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says
9 months, 1 week ago

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — The past two years have been the hardest and most tumultuous for European Union candidate Moldova in more than three decades as it faces threats from Russia in multiple spheres of public life, the country’s foreign minister says. Moldovan officials have repeatedly accused Russia of conducting a “hybrid war” against the country — funding anti-government protests, meddling …

Moldova warns against Russian meddling as it gears up for EU referendum and presidential election
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Moldova warns against Russian meddling as it gears up for EU referendum and presidential election

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Moldova’s national intelligence agency warned Tuesday against “unprecedented” Russian interference as the country gears up for a referendum on joining the European Union and a presidential election. The Intelligence and Security Services, or SIS, released a report saying it has gathered data indicating Russia plans to launch vast hybrid attacks against Moldova through 2024-2025 to try to …

Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Officials in Moldova’s Russia-backed breakaway region of Transnistria appealed to Moscow for protection Wednesday, as tensions escalate with the pro-Western government. On Wednesday, members of the Transnistrian congress used a rare meeting in the regional capital, Tiraspol, to ask the Russian Duma to “implement measures for defending Transnistria amid increasing pressure from Moldova, given the fact that …

A victory for pro-Western incumbent Sandu could help ease Moldova’s path to the EU
54 years, 11 months ago

A victory for pro-Western incumbent Sandu could help ease Moldova’s path to the EU

Associated Press  

DATE OF ELECTION November/December TYPE OF ELECTION Presidential WHO’S RUNNING Moldova’s presidential elections come at a crucial time for the small country as it pursues its path for joining the EU and claims of nefarious Russian interface amid the war in neighboring Ukraine. Incumbent pro-Western President Maia Sandu will seek a second term and current polls have her ahead of …

Moldova holds local elections overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference
1 year, 1 month ago

Moldova holds local elections overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldovans cast ballots in nationwide local elections on Sunday as authorities say that Russia has been conducting “hybrid warfare” to undermine the vote in the European Union candidate country. Cristian Cantir, a Moldovan associate professor of international relations at Oakland University, said that although Sunday’s election is “very much about local issues,” they are “also important geopolitically.” …

Photos: Fears, vulnerabilities, divides and dancing in Moldova
1 year, 8 months ago

Photos: Fears, vulnerabilities, divides and dancing in Moldova

Al Jazeera  

Molovata Noua, Moldova – Memories of March 1992 weigh heavily on Alexandra Besleaga. Today Moldova – a former Soviet Republic of 2.6 million people – has become an increasingly visible sideshow of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Moscow is also accused of trying to destabilise Moldova within the next decade and bring it back within Russia’s sphere of influence. In the …

With war in next-door Ukraine, this tiny country fears it’s in Russia’s crosshairs too
1 year, 8 months ago

With war in next-door Ukraine, this tiny country fears it’s in Russia’s crosshairs too

LA Times  

At its heart, the plan was simple: Dispatch military-trained saboteurs, embed them among protesters and have them attack government buildings, perhaps even take hostages. But they have also raised placards saying, “We want peace,” and other slogans excoriating what they call Sandu’s ill-conceived determination to join the European Union and side against Russia in its war on Ukraine. At a …

As war rages in Ukraine, is Moldova on the brink of conflict?
1 year, 9 months ago

As war rages in Ukraine, is Moldova on the brink of conflict?

Al Jazeera  

Russia says the West wants to turn Moldova against Moscow as Ukraine claims the Kremlin wants to control the small landlocked nation. Moldova faces a “civil conflict”, pro-Russian forces say, while their pro-Western opponents call the crises a “hybrid war” instigated by Moscow to force the nation of 2.6 million back into the Kremlin’s political orbit. “Moldova is one of …

Moldova police say they foiled Russia-backed unrest plot
1 year, 9 months ago

Moldova police say they foiled Russia-backed unrest plot

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Police in Moldova said they foiled a plot by groups of Russia-backed actors who were trained to cause mass unrest during a Sunday protest against the country’s new pro-Western government. Moldova’s border police also said Sunday that 182 foreign nationals in the last week have been denied entry into Moldova, including a “possible representative” of Russia’s Wagner …

Dozens arrested at protests against govt in Moldova
1 year, 9 months ago

Dozens arrested at protests against govt in Moldova

Al Jazeera  

Some 4,500 people decrying high prices massed in the capital Chisinau to protest against President Maia Sandu. Police in Moldova have detained more than 50 people as thousands gathered to protest against pro-European President Maia Sandu. “Why do Moldova’s Western partners support Maia Sandu, yet shut their eyes when people are kept away from the government to express their needs,” …

US to help Moldova fight Russia's destabilization efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

US to help Moldova fight Russia's destabilization efforts

India Today  

The United States accused Russia on Friday of seeking to destabilize Moldova and said it would help the Eastern European country fight off such attempts by sharing information and providing other assistance, the White House said. The United States agrees with Moldovan President Maia Sandu's view that there is no imminent military threat from Russia but shares her concern that …

US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova
1 year, 9 months ago

US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that people with ties to Russian intelligence are planning to stage protests in hopes of toppling the Moldovan government, according to the White House. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the intelligence shows that actors, some connected with Russian intelligence, are seeking to stage and use protests in Moldova as …

Russia plotting ‘insurrection’ in Moldova, White House says
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia plotting ‘insurrection’ in Moldova, White House says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Kirby said “Russian actors” with ties to Moscow’s intelligence services are “seeking to …

Moldova: Anti-government protest stirs fears of more unrest
1 year, 9 months ago

Moldova: Anti-government protest stirs fears of more unrest

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — A new anti-government protest in Moldova’s capital Tuesday stirred fears of more unrest after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to demand that the country’s new pro-Western government fully subsidize citizens’ winter energy bills and to “not involve the country in war.” The protest in Chisinau was organized by a group calling itself Movement for the …

Moldova expels 2 foreigners caught in ‘destabilization’ plot
1 year, 9 months ago

Moldova expels 2 foreigners caught in ‘destabilization’ plot

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s intelligence agency said Monday that two foreign nationals who posed as tourists have been expelled from the country and banned from returning for 10 years after they were caught carrying out “subversive actions” to destabilize Moldova. The Intelligence and Security Service, SIS, said in a statement that the pair were trained in data and information gathering …

Moldova protesters want energy subsidies, president to quit
1 year, 10 months ago

Moldova protesters want energy subsidies, president to quit

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Several thousand protesters rallied in Moldova’s capital Sunday to demand that the country’s new pro-Western government fully cover citizens’ winter heating bills amid a cost-of-living crisis and skyrocketing inflation. The protest was organized by a recently formed group called Movement for the People and supported by members of Moldova’s Russia-friendly Shor Party, which holds six seats in …

Moldova: New pro-Western government sworn in, faces ‘crises’
1 year, 10 months ago

Moldova: New pro-Western government sworn in, faces ‘crises’

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean was sworn in Thursday after winning Parliament’s approval, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security concerns amid Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine. He told lawmakers Thursday that his main focus will be to introduce “discipline and order” in Moldova’s institutions, breathe new life into …

What’s behind the recent flare-up between Moldova and Russia?
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s behind the recent flare-up between Moldova and Russia?

Al Jazeera  

Moldova has accused Russia of seeking to derail its EU candidacy, as the war in Ukraine rages. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February, tensions in Moldova have risen periodically, especially because of a Kremlin-backed breakaway region on its eastern border where Russia has stationed about 1,500 troops. On Tuesday, Russia slapped down as “completely unfounded” the accusations that Moscow …

Russia denies claims it plans to destabilize Moldova
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia denies claims it plans to destabilize Moldova

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia on Tuesday angrily rejected the Moldovan president’s claims about an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow her government and accused Moldovan authorities of trying to distract public attention away from the country’s own domestic problems. Moldova’s President Maia Sandu said Monday that the purported Russian plot envisioned attacks on government buildings, hostage-takings and other violent actions by …

Moldova’s president outlines alleged Russian plot to topple government
1 year, 10 months ago

Moldova’s president outlines alleged Russian plot to topple government

LA Times  

Moldovan President Maia Sandu vowed that “the Kremlin’s attempts to bring violence to our country will not succeed.” Moldova’s president outlined Monday what she described as a plot by Moscow to use external saboteurs to overthrow her country’s government, put the nation “at the disposal of Russia” and derail its aspirations to one day join the European Union. President Maia …

Moldovan president warns of Russian agent infiltration
1 year, 10 months ago

Moldovan president warns of Russian agent infiltration

Al Jazeera  

Maia Sandu says Moscow plans to sabotage her government, ‘overthrow the constitutional order’ and use Moldova in the war against Ukraine. Maia Sandu spoke on Monday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Kyiv had uncovered a Russian intelligence plot “for the destruction of Moldova”. Sandu alleged Moscow’s plan involves citizens of Russia, Montenegro, Belarus and Serbia entering …

Moldova govt collapses amid economic turmoil, Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

Moldova govt collapses amid economic turmoil, Russia-Ukraine war

Live Mint  

As the Ukraine war rages on, tiny Moldova has found itself at the centre of diplomatic intrigue, facing the spillover effects of Russia's war with its neighbour. The country's pro-Western government resigned on Friday after a turbulent 18 months in power marked by economic turmoil and the effects of the war. The development also came mere days after Russian Foreign …

Moldova anti-govt protesters return amid energy crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

Moldova anti-govt protesters return amid energy crisis

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — Thousands of anti-government protesters returned to the streets of Moldova’s capital Sunday to express their dismay over alleged government failings amid an acute winter energy crisis and skyrocketing inflation. The U.S. says Shor is working with “corrupt oligarchs and Moscow-based entities to create political unrest in Moldova” and to undermine the country’s push to join the European …

Lavrov warns Moldova about threats to peacekeepers
2 years, 3 months ago

Lavrov warns Moldova about threats to peacekeepers

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s foreign minister warned Thursday that any actions seen as endangering a Russian peacekeeping contingent in a separatist region of Moldova would be considered as an attack on Russia itself. Sergey Lavrov’s statement in an address at Russia’s top foreign affairs school underlined concerns that Moldova’s Transnistria region, which borders Ukraine, could be drawn into the Russia-Ukraine conflict. …

Moldova Blasts Spark Fears That War On Ukraine Could Expand To Its Neighbours
2 years, 7 months ago

Moldova Blasts Spark Fears That War On Ukraine Could Expand To Its Neighbours

News 18  

Concerns that the Ukraine war could escalate into a wider conflict grew on Tuesday as Kyiv accused Moscow of trying to create unrest in a Russian-backed separatist region of Moldova. The claim triggered alarm that Moldova could be Russia’s next target as Moscow used the same “false flag” argument after launching its bloody invasion of Ukraine on February 24. “If …

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