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Russian Network Uses TikTok to Disrupt Moldova Elections

9/22/2025

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A Russian-funded network seeks to disrupt Moldova's elections by spreading pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation against the ruling pro-EU party.
Undercover reports show participants were paid for disinformation campaigns and unofficial polling.
The network connects to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor and the sanctioned NGO Evrazia.
Participants received training to produce misleading social media content and conduct biased interviews.
The network operates 90 TikTok accounts, amassing over 55 million views since January.

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Story summary

A Russian-funded network seeks to disrupt Moldova's elections by spreading pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation against the ruling pro-EU party.
Undercover reports show participants were paid for disinformation campaigns and unofficial polling.
The network connects to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor and the sanctioned NGO Evrazia.
Participants received training to produce misleading social media content and conduct biased interviews.
The network operates 90 TikTok accounts, amassing over 55 million views since January.