Moldova reiterates EU commitment, calls out Russia at UN conference

The Republic of Moldova's European Union integration process, the challenges facing our country, and the upcoming autumn parliamentary elections were the main topics addressed by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu in Geneva during meetings with his counterparts from several states.

Gagauzia demands court return amid election crisis

Members of the Gagauz People's Assembly are urging Chișinău to reinstate the Comrat Court of Appeal.

Russia's global influence: Oligarchs and dirty money

Russia is collaborating with corrupt businesspeople who are fleeing justice to expand its political influence beyond its borders, according to Roman Dobrokhotov, head of the investigative publication The Insider.

MEP Tomac on Radio Moldova: The EU is aware of the risks Moldova faces from Russia

Aggression and hybrid attacks by the Russian Federation are a reaction to the Republic of Moldova's natural and democratic aspiration to move closer to the European Union, said MEP Eugen Tomac on the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova . His comments followed a statement from President Maia Sandu, who convened the Supreme Security Council (SSC) earlier that morning. During this meeting, she announced that Russia is preparing to interfere in Moldova's elections through paid protests, cyber attacks, and false messages aimed at the diaspora.

Reactions: Russia denies planning "unprecedented interference" in Moldova's elections, while Romania pledges support to Chișinău against hybrid warfare

The Kremlin denied allegations of preparing for "unprecedented interference" in the upcoming September elections, which President Maia Sandu claimed during a meeting of the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on July 30. Additionally, the so-called foreign ministry in Tiraspol disagrees with claims that voters in the region would be mobilized for the parliamentary elections on the right bank of the Nistru. Meanwhile, Romania pledged its support to the Republic of Moldova in the field of cybersecurity to help counter the hybrid warfare tactics being employed by Russia.

Effective communication with citizens is key to countering external interference in elections, experts

The Russian Federation is using familiar tools to influence the September parliamentary elections in an attempt to gain control over the Republic of Moldova. These methods have been used in previous elections as well. In response, certain legislative measures have been implemented, and maintaining effective communication with citizens remains a top priority, say experts on the "Public Space" program on Radio Moldova.

Geneva: Igor Grosu and European parliamentary leaders walked out during Kremlin representative’s speech

The Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, along with several Speakers from various European Union member states, made a symbolic exit from the hall during a speech by Valentina Matvienko, the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. This action was intended as a protest against the military aggression of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine and the propaganda rhetoric presented by the Russian delegation.

Government appoints new Secretary of State at Finance Ministry and new Integrity Council member

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the appointment of a new Secretary of State at the Ministry of Finance and a new member of the Integrity Council on Wednesday, July 30.

Maia Sandu warns: Russia plans to rig autumn elections using €100 million in crypto and paid protests

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu warned that Russia intends to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections in the fall through various destabilizing actions. These include disinformation campaigns, hidden funding, and organized protests. Sandu made these statements during a press conference following a meeting of the Supreme Security Council, where measures to combat foreign interference and manipulation of information in the electoral process were discussed.

Supreme Security Council in session: Foreign interference in the electoral process on the agenda

President Maia Sandu convened the Supreme Security Council (SSC) meeting for Wednesday, July 30.

Nicușor Dan: “We must make Moldova’s economy attractive to foreign companies”

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, assures that Romania will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in its EU accession process, regardless of the outcome of the September 28 elections.

At the end of her mandate, the OSCE Mission Head in Moldova reaffirms the organization's commitment to regional peace

International partners will continue to support the Transnistrian settlement process “in a spirit of responsibility, solidarity, and mutual respect”. This message was conveyed by Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, as she concluded her mandate during a farewell meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi.