US EditionMoldova Detains 74 People over an Alleged Russia-Backed Unrest Plot Around Key Election
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- On September 28, Moldova will hold parliamentary elections that could determine its political alignment between the West and Russia, according to President Maia Sandu.
- Authorities in Moldova arrested 74 individuals linked to an alleged Russian scheme designed to destabilize the country ahead of elections.
- The national police reported conducting 250 searches and stated that the operations were linked to preparations for mass riots and destabilization, allegedly coordinated by the Russian Federation.
- Moldova's election is critical for its bid to join the European Union, with fears of Russian interference through disinformation and financial incentives affecting voter sentiment.
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Moldovan authorities said they carried out 250 raids and arrested dozens of people today as part of an investigation into an alleged Russian-backed plot to provoke "mass riots" and destabilize the country ahead of critical parliamentary elections, with most of the suspects "trained" in Serbia, where they "systematically traveled."
Moldova has been commuting politically for years between Western approximation and pro-Russian politics. This is also the case in the run-up to the parliamentary election. As the authorities expect planned protests, they reportedly have numerous objects searched. It is feared that Russia wants to destabilise the country.
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Moldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election
Moldovan authorities have conducted 250 raids and detained dozens of people as part of an investigation into an alleged Russia-backed plan to incite mass riots.
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