Moldavia’s Elections Teach Europe How to Counter Russia

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* Moldovan Elections & Russian Involvement: The article discusses the recent Moldovan elections⁢ and potential Russian interference.
* Voting Issues: Moldovan citizens in Moscow were reportedly ⁤eager to vote, while voting in the separatist region of Transnistria was hindered by closures and alleged prevention⁢ of voting⁢ for a large number of people (around 200,000).
* Kremlin’s Response: The Kremlin denies trying to influence the election, claiming the voting issues stem from discontent among Moldovan citizens who lack voting access.
* FSB Plan to Destabilize Moldova: CNN previously reported on a secret 2021 FSB ‍plan to destabilize Moldova over a 10-year period, aiming to bring the country back into russia’s sphere of influence. This plan involved supporting pro-Russian groups, leveraging the Orthodox ‍Church, ⁢and threatening gas supplies.
* Continued Russian Influence: Despite a potential victory for the PAS party, Russian influence operations are expected to continue.