Moldova: Ground zero for Russian election propaganda

Russia has allegedly invested over 200 million euros in disinformation campaigns targeting the Republic of Moldova, with the aim of influencing this autumn's parliamentary elections.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // Kallas in Moldova, warns against Moscow May 9 trip

Between April 23 and 24, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will pay a working visit to the Republic of Moldova. Upon arrival in Chișinău on April 23, she will meet with representatives of civil society organizations.

Gagauzia head calls travel ban 'political abuse'

The President of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG), Dmitrii Constantinov, is subject to a travel ban for two months.

Paun Rohovei: European integration is a common priority for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is a close partner and ally for Ukraine, and the goal of the authorities in Kyiv is to deepen Moldovan-Ukrainian relations across all areas. This statement was made by Paun Rohovei, the Ukrainian ambassador to Chișinău, during the “Diplomatic Dimension” program on Moldova 1 TV. The official also highlighted the importance of the shared European path of the two countries.

Russian casualties surge despite US peace talks

Based on open-source data, the BBC, together with Mediazona and a team of volunteers, have identified the names of 103,275 Russian military personnel killed in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Moldova’s controversial Amnesty Law: Life-sentenced prisoners released

All individuals involved in "creating the legislative breach" that allowed the release of life-sentenced prisoners must be investigated, and the investigation should be conducted by the relevant legal authorities, not by "a person with a conflict of interest."

Russia eyes NATO split as Ukraine zones plan emerges

Russia is capitalizing on U.S. hesitation, which oscillates between a desire for peace and the harsh realities of global power dynamics.

Russia will try to influence elections in Moldova, warns President Maia Sandu

The Russian Federation will try again to interfere in the elections in the Republic of Moldova, and the stakes would be the installation of a Kremlin-loyal leadership in Chisinau. The head of state said in a show on Jurnal TV that such a change involves major security risks for both our country and Ukraine.

Moldovan president highlights Moldova's crisis; experts back pro-European unity in elections

President Maia Sandu’s speech in Parliament confirms Moldova’s grave pre-election situation—marked by foreign interference, vote buying, and drifting from the EU path, says WatchDog expert Andrei Curăraru. He urges true pro-European parties to unite to keep EU integration on track.

Socialists propose a joint platform for free elections. Analyst: It is an attempt to undermine the vote

The Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) is calling for the creation of a National Platform for Free and Fair Elections, inviting all Moldovan political parties, especially those in opposition, to join. According to the BCS parliamentary faction leader, the platform aims to unite political forces to prevent possible electoral fraud. However, political analyst Nicolae Negru sees the move as part of a broader Moscow-inspired strategy to cast doubt on the upcoming election results.

Images of the Sumy tragedy projected in Parliament. Grosu criticizes the opposition’s silence: “It seems the Kremlin bosses won’t let you see them”

The Parliament session began today with a tribute to the victims of the Russian attack five days ago on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which left over 30 dead, including children. Video images of the devastated city were shown in the plenary session, and the deputies observed a minute of silence. Speaker Igor Grosu condemned the opposition's lack of reaction and reiterated the unconditional support of the Republic of Moldova for Ukraine. "Ruskii mir" does not mean peace or protection; it means tears and ruins, said the Parliament Speaker.

Maia Sandu: We must work tirelessly to join the EU soon

President Maia Sandu announced today from the Parliament that the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union should not be delayed for 10 to 20 years, but should be achieved within the next four years. She emphasized that this move is crucial for ensuring a secure and prosperous future for citizens. Despite the internal challenges the country faces, President Sandu stated that the key to stability and economic growth lies in European integration, which will offer protection and security to the population.