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Moldova Bans HaiTV for Promoting Russian Military Propaganda

8/1/2025

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In a decisive move, the Moldovan government has shut down the HaiTV app and its websites for illegally airing prohibited Russian and Belarusian content that fuels military propaganda. This action comes after the Audiovisual Council raised concerns. President Maia Sandu cautioned against Russian meddling in upcoming elections, highlighting ties to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor's funding of pro-Kremlin initiatives.

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In a decisive move, the Moldovan government has shut down the HaiTV app and its websites for illegally airing prohibited Russian and Belarusian content that fuels military propaganda. This action comes after the Audiovisual Council raised concerns. President Maia Sandu cautioned against Russian meddling in upcoming elections, highlighting ties to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor's funding of pro-Kremlin initiatives.