Russia has developed a plan to intervene in the parliamentary elections in Moldova, which will take place at the end of September, with the aim of obstructing the country's accession to the European Union, reports Bloomberg agency.
The plan includes several directions, including mobilizing the diaspora, information warfare, and compromising and pressuring government officials.
Moldovan police are actively countering misinformation campaigns and attempts to bribe voters. Recently, several TikTok channels were blocked, and a certain amount of money used for bribery was seized.
Geopolitical context: The 'Action and Solidarity' party promises EU membership and the acquisition of necessary funds after negotiation begins. However, it is not excluded that it will lose the parliamentary majority in the upcoming elections. European leaders have visited Moldova for support.
Accusations of election interference by the Kremlin are condemned by the Russian president and a Russian opposition leader, who claims that Western states are also interfering in the election campaign in Moldova.
Future plans: Russia's plans include involving young men to organize provocations during voting. This could involve discrediting the election results in case certain political parties win.
The news about Russia's readiness to intervene in the elections in Moldova highlights the importance of adhering to democratic principles and the necessity of protecting electoral processes from external influence. Countering interference and maintaining the integrity of elections are crucial tasks for Moldova to ensure its democracy and sovereignty.