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Moldova Votes to Close Russian Cultural Center Amid Security Concerns

11/28/2025

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The Moldovan Parliament voted to close a Russian cultural center, with 57 of 101 assembly members in favor, after Russia's drone incursions Moldova views as sovereignty violations.
The move was backed by Moldova's President Maia Sandu, who leads the ruling party.
The center will remain open until July 2026 for legal reasons.
The government says the center poses a security threat, while the opposition says no unlawful activities were proven.

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The Moldovan Parliament voted to close a Russian cultural center, with 57 of 101 assembly members in favor, after Russia's drone incursions Moldova views as sovereignty violations.
The move was backed by Moldova's President Maia Sandu, who leads the ruling party.
The center will remain open until July 2026 for legal reasons.
The government says the center poses a security threat, while the opposition says no unlawful activities were proven.