Putin Wanted Moldova… Now He’s Losing Transnistria Instead

Russia likes to heavily support breakaway regions to have influence in a country and to weaken and divide those who may oppose Russia’s power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgxVmB0rvCE

Moldova’s pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups

“The alleged Russian schemes included orchestrating a large-scale vote-buying scheme, conducting more than 1,000 cyberattacks on critical government infrastructure so far this year, a plan to incite riots around Sunday’s election, and a sprawling disinformation campaign online to sway voters.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-moldovas-pro-eu-party-wins-parliamentary-election-fraught-with-russian-interference-claims/?amp_js_v=0.1&tbref=hp

US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova

“U.S. intelligence officials have determined that people with ties to Russian intelligence are planning to stage protests in hopes of toppling the Moldovan government, according to the White House.”