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Moldova’s election will test its resistance to Russia
Another is vote-buying, which was rife during a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union last year. Also last year, a hundred or so Moldovans got paramilitary training from Russian instructors in Serbia and Bosnia.
Moldova’s president warns of ‘unprecedented’ Russian election meddling
The Russian Federation wants to control the Republic of Moldova from autumn onwards,” pro-EU leader Maia Sandu says.
Moldova's president warns of Russian interference threat ahead of election
Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Wednesday that electoral corruption and illegal external financing from Russia were the biggest threats to a parliamentary election on September 28, allegations that Moscow denied.
Moldova's pro-Kremlin regional leader jailed in election fraud case
A Moldovan court sentenced pro-Kremlin regional leader Evgenia Gutul on Tuesday to seven years in jail for channelling money from Russia to finance a political party. Gutul, who has strongly criticised Moldova's current pro-European government and has occasionally visited Moscow to meet top officials,
Moldovan regional head jailed for 7 years over illegal funding of pro-Kremlin party
A Chisinau court ruled that Evghenia Gutul was guilty of systematically bringing funds from Russia to Moldova for the now-banned pro-Russian Shor Party's needs between 2019 and 2022.
Moldovan regional leader jailed for aiding Russian meddling
A Moldovan court jailed a pro-Kremlin regional leader on Tuesday for seven years for channelling money from Russia to finance a political party that Moldova says is a front for Russian meddling.
'Unprecedented interference': how Russia is attempting to shape Moldova’s future
As Moldova heads towards parliamentary elections in September, concerns are mounting over an alleged Kremlin-backed campaign ...
President Of Moldova Highlights Significance Of Azerbaijan-Armenia Agreement
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 9. The deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan marks an important milestone towards ending decades of ...
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Russia plans to meddle in upcoming parliamentary elections — Moldovan President Maia Sandu
Moldovan President Maia Sandu said the Kremlin is investing in multiple political projects aimed at placing “its people” in ...
Moldova's EU path depends on pro-European party win, Sandu says
Moldovan President Maia Sandu said her country's path toward European Union integration can only continue if her pro-EU Party ...
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Sandu wins first round of elections in Moldova: Final figures
In Moldova, according to the processing of 100% of protocols from the presidential elections, the current head of state, Maia Sandu, received the majority of votes. Her main opponent was ...
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Opinion | Next-door to Ukraine, Moldova’s president warns, ‘Putin ...
Next-door to Ukraine, Moldova’s president warns, ‘Putin will not stop’ Updated February 20, 2024 More than 1 year ago 6 min ...
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Maia Sandu Becomes Moldova’s First-Ever Woman President
Moldova has elected the country's first-ever woman President, with former Prime Minister Maia Sandu overwhelmingly claiming 57.7% of the popular vote on Monday.
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Sandu says Moldova's future within European family | Reuters
June 25 (Reuters) - Moldova's President Maia Sandu welcomed the start of formal talks to join the EU, stressing that her country's future is within the European family. Moldova applied for EU ...
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Maia Sandu Wins Moldova Presidential Election - The New York Times
Maia Sandu speaking with supporters in Chisinau, the capital, on Monday following her victory in the second round of Moldova’s presidential election. Sergei Gapon/Agence France-Presse — Getty ...