Moldova: Pro-Russian politicians exploit history with 'Liberation March'

Moldovan politicians are using historical events for political purposes, according to experts, following a "Liberation March" organised by the "Patriotic Bloc of Socialists, Communists, Heart and Future of Moldova" electoral bloc.

Romania vows to support Moldova's EU membership path

Romania will stand by Moldova 'no matter what' and support its path toward EU membership, which it calls 'a better life and the consolidation of freedoms.'

Russia accused of hybrid war on Moldova amid election tensions

Moscow has been accused of waging a "hybrid war" against Moldova by stepping up its disinformation campaign ahead of the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.

Maia Sandu praises ‘monumental’ efforts for Ukraine peace

On Tuesday, August 19, Moldovan President Maia Sandu praised the “monumental” efforts by US and European leaders to end the war in Ukraine and pave the way for peace.

Moldova's pivotal election: A referendum on its future

Moldova is set to hold a crucial parliamentary election on September 28. Analysts describe the vote as a "new referendum" on the country's pro-European trajectory, which has been under increasing pressure from hybrid aggression by the Russian Federation for several years.

US nuclear fears delayed Moldova's Independence, ex-FM says

The independence of the Republic of Moldova wasn't just delayed by pressure from Moscow, but also by the strategic interests of major powers.

USSR References Remain Core to Moscow’s Propaganda, Moldovan Security Adviser Warns

The Kremlin continues to lament the collapse of the Soviet Union and has aspirations to “rebuild the empire,” in part by reviving Soviet symbolism, according to Stanislav Secrieru, a presidential adviser on defense and national security. His comments followed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent public appearance at the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, where he wore a sweater displaying the inscription “USSR.”

Moldova’s new judges take oath amid protests

Five new judges of Moldova’s Constitutional Court—Liuba Șova, Nicolae Roșca, Domnica Manole, Sergiu Litvinenco, and Ion Malanciuc—were sworn into office at the Parliament on Sunday, August 17.

Uncertainty over Gagauzia People’s Assembly elections: no date set despite August 16 legal deadline

Local deputies from Gagauzia were unable to agree on a date for the elections to the People's Assembly on Friday, August 15. As a result, the decision was postponed indefinitely. According to the law, however, August 16 is the final day for the Gagauz authorities to establish the electoral authority in the region and set the election date for the People's Assembly.

Deputy PM Popșoi urges Moldovans to resist Russian propaganda vigilance

The Republic of Moldova is becoming increasingly stronger and more capable of addressing hybrid attacks and interference from the Russian Federation, especially with the upcoming parliamentary elections. However, vulnerabilities remain, such as the presence of foreign troops in the Transnistrian region. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi in a recent interview with the State Information Agency.

Police ask Chișinău mayor to block Șor protest

The National Police is asking Chișinău City Hall not to authorize a protest scheduled for August 16, which was announced by the convicted fugitive Ilan Șor.

New Constitutional Court judges to be sworn in on Sunday

The new judges of the Constitutional Court will be sworn into office on Sunday, August 17. The ceremony will take place before a special session of Parliament, according to Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.