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FSB Accuses Moldovan Man, 2 Russians of Plotting Crimea Attacks

The three men were also accused of sharing military intelligence with Ukrainian special services.

Moldova Expels Russian Diplomat Over Espionage Claims

The move came after prosecutors announced the detention of two officials suspected of treason and conspiring against the country.

Moldova Turns Back Plane Carrying Pro-Russian Activists

Carrier failed to notify flight schedule changes three days in advance as required by law, Moldova's Civil Aviation Authority said.

Moldova’s Ex-Top General Leaked Secrets to Moscow – The Insider

Igor Gorgan began corresponding with a handler from Russia’s GRU military intelligence in April 2022, according to the report.

Moldova Grants Citizenship to Members of Russian Anti-War Rock Band Bi-2

The group moved to the Moldovan capital of Chisinau last month but is currently on tour.

Moldova Unfazed By Separatist Transnistria’s Call for Russian ‘Protection’

Despite concerns that Russia could use the unrecognized breakaway region to foment regionwide instability, experts largely downplayed the threat of an...

Moldova, Ukraine Dismiss Breakaway Republic’s Drone Strike Claims

Pro-Russian separatist authorities claimed that an explosion in the breakaway region of Transnistria was likely caused by a drone launched from Ukraine...

Moldova Police Detain Man After Firebombs at Russian Embassy

"He justified his action by some dissatisfaction he has with the actions of the Russian authorities," police said.

Moldova Slams Russia Over Polling Stations in Transnistria

Russian news agencies reported that six polling stations will open in Transnistria, compared to 24 in the previous Russian presidential election in 2018...

Pro-Russia Separatists in Transnistria Ask Moscow for 'Protection'

The breakaway region claims that the Moldovan government in Chisinau has unleashed an "economic war" against it.

Moldova Deports Local Bureau Chief of Russia's Sputnik News Agency

Vitaly Denisov said Moldovan migration officers had informed him that he posed a threat to national security and placed him on the first flight home.

Moldova Expels 45 Russian Diplomats, Embassy Staff

Moldova's pro-EU government has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and accused Moscow of a plot to overthrow the current government.

Moldova Looks Westward Amid Pressures of Ukraine War

Moldovan officials accuse Russia of trying to derail the country’s EU membership aspirations by fomenting instability.

opinion Galiya Ibragimova

How Russia Torpedoed Its Own Influence in Moldova

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is helping to consolidate Moldovan society in favor of EU integration.

Moldova Fears 'Hybrid Warfare Generated by Russia' — Defense Minister

While Moldova is in no "imminent military danger" it is subject to "hybrid warfare generated by Russia," Moldova's Defense Minister said on Monday.

Moldova Smashes Pro-Moscow Subversion Ring - Police

"People came from Russia with a very specific training role," said police chief Viorel Cernauteanu.

Moldova Separatists Say Foil Ukraine-Backed 'Terror' Attack

Transnistria's prosecutor said the perpetrators had been planning to "eliminate top state officials."

Russia Says Ukraine Preparing ‘Armed Provocation’ in Breakaway Transnistria

Ukraine plans to "stage" an attack by Russian troops from the unrecognized republic, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed.

Kremlin Accuses Moldova of 'Anti-Russian Hysteria'

The Kremlin on Monday accused tiny Moldova of "anti-Russian hysteria" after its prime minister called for the demilitarization of the Moscow-backed separatist...

opinion Olga Lautman

Russia's Planned Coup in Moldova Reminds Us Why Ukraine Must Win This War

Russia's readiness to interfere in another country's affairs is another example of why it cannot be allowed to win in Ukraine.

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