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Russia's Bold Plan to Disrupt Moldova's Elections Revealed

9/22/2025

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Russia plans to intervene in Moldova's elections to disrupt its EU membership efforts, aiming to weaken Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity in the Sept. 28 vote.
Bloomberg-reviewed documents show a multi-pronged strategy finalized in spring, with the Kremlin coordinating the plan directly.
The objective is to remove Sandu from power, signaling broader Russia-Moldova tensions over political alignment.

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Story summary

Russia plans to intervene in Moldova's elections to disrupt its EU membership efforts, aiming to weaken Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity in the Sept. 28 vote.
Bloomberg-reviewed documents show a multi-pronged strategy finalized in spring, with the Kremlin coordinating the plan directly.
The objective is to remove Sandu from power, signaling broader Russia-Moldova tensions over political alignment.