EU, Russia and Moldova
How Russia Is Targeting Moldova’s Path to the EU
On June 25, 2024, the EU began its accession negotiations with Moldova—a significant step in the country’s deepening integration into Euro-Atlantic structures. As Moldova prepares for critical presidential elections and a referendum on EU membership scheduled for October 20, 2024, Russia mobilizes its resources to destabilize Moldova from within.
Moldova claims Russia sends millions to hinder its path to EU
Moldovan authorities have uncovered a Russian-backed operation involving 130,000 Moldovan citizens aimed at influencing the vote in the country's referendum on European Union membership. Source: Viorel Cernăuţeanu,
Moldova Accuses Russia of Bribing Citizens to Block EU Vote
Moldovan officials have accused Russia of trying to interfere in the country’s upcoming presidential election and a referendum on European Union membership by bribing voters. The election and referendum,
Moldova Says Russia Channeling Millions to Thwart EU Path
Authorities in Moldova said they uncovered a Russia-backed operation involving 130,000 of its citizens that was designed to influence crucial votes on President Maia Sandu’s European aspirations this month.
Russian offers cash to voters to keep Moldova out of the EU
The Ukraine-neighbouring country started the process for membership earlier this year. The next step is a referendum. A Russian oligarch has other ideas.
Why Moldova's election is more important than it looks
As campaigning for Moldova’s presidential election and referendum on European Union relations entered its final month in late ...
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Russia’s Information War in Moldova
Historically, Russia has done everything it can to keep countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union in its ...
Ex-LA Prosecutor Tries to Tackle Systemic Corruption in Moldova
Moldova’s top anti-corruption official says she has a staffing problem. Her office is well short of the full roster of ...
Moldovan police say criminals plotting to seize public buildings in election campaign
A top police official said on Friday that criminal groups with Russian backing were intent on disrupting Moldova's ...
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Moldovan Minister Urges Voters to Shun 'Thieves' After Cash Offered in EU Referendum
"They are using propaganda to spread lies about the European Union and frighten people with ... Moscow as one of the biggest threats facing Moldova, also told voters in a Saturday address to ...
Moldova accuses Russia of organising pre-election vandalism of state buildings
Tensions are rising with Moscow as Moldova's pro-western government accuses Russia of organising the vandalism of state ...
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Moldova prepares to vote in high stakes EU referendum and presidential election
Moldova is heading to the polls in October for presidential elections and an EU referendum, with pro-European incumbent ...
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Voter Bribery Scandal Unfolds in Moldova's Presidential Race
Pro-Kremlin forces are accused of bribing over 130,000 voters in Moldova to influence the presidential election and stall ...