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Maia Sandu Warns of €100M Russian Election Interference

7/31/2025

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Sandu Warns Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has raised alarms over Russia's alleged plans to meddle in the upcoming September elections, revealing a staggering €100 million earmarked for financial manipulation and misinformation. In response, former President Igor Dodon condemned Sandu's administration, accusing it of stifling dissent and promoting a "neo-fascist" agenda, while pushing for pro-Russian parties to reclaim influence.

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Sandu Champions Democracy

Moldovan President Maia Sandu passionately urged her pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) to win a parliamentary majority in the upcoming September elections. She warned that failing to do so could jeopardize Moldova's democracy and its ties with the EU, firmly rejecting any alliances with pro-Russian parties as she champions her vision for the nation’s future.

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Sandu Warns Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has raised alarms over Russia's alleged plans to meddle in the upcoming September elections, revealing a staggering €100 million earmarked for financial manipulation and misinformation. In response, former President Igor Dodon condemned Sandu's administration, accusing it of stifling dissent and promoting a "neo-fascist" agenda, while pushing for pro-Russian parties to reclaim influence.

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