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Zelensky
EU Sanctions, Trump’s UN Clash, Zelensky’s Next Move
Welcome to Summary of the Week - your quick guide to the top headlines for September 27, 2025.
Sept. 27, 2025
Moldova
ANALYSIS: Mud and Struggles: Moldova Votes Amid Poverty, Migration, Deep Fatigue
On the eve of Moldova’s election, poverty dominates daily life as one-third live below the poverty line, pensions average €165, and many feel “tired of being tired.”
Sept. 27, 2025
Moldova
What Path Will Moldova Take After the Elections?
Sandu and her party have repeatedly warned that Russia may try to influence the vote. Commentators see the people of Moldova facing a choice between Europe and Russian paternalism.
Sept. 26, 2025
Kremlin
‘Theft of the Century’ – Greece Extradites Fugitive Moldovan Oligarch
Plahotniuc was extradited just days ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections in Moldova which analysts say could be swayed by a campaign of Russian disinformation.
Sept. 26, 2025
Russia
EU Says Russia ‘Deeply Interfering’ in Moldova Vote
Moldova’s pro-EU premier Maia Sandu, whose party is narrowly in the lead, has warned that the Kremlin is looking to buy votes, stir unrest and wage an online disinformation campaign.
Sept. 25, 2025
Russia
Explained: Russian Troops, Pro-Russian Forces in Moldovan ‘Separatist’ Transnistria Region
Four things you might not have known about the renegade Moldovan region, Transnistria, and the Russian troops that have been there for years.
Sept. 25, 2025
Russia
How Russia Uses AI-Driven Bots on Telegram to Meddle in Moldova’s Elections
62,000 Russian bot comments flood Moldova’s Telegram ahead of elections; every third channel spreads Kremlin propaganda.
Sept. 25, 2025
Russia
Russia-Linked Disinfo Campaign Targets Moldovan Election
The parliamentary elections on Sunday are seen as crucial in deciding whether the EU candidate country will deepen its ties with the bloc or drift back towards Moscow.
Sept. 24, 2025
Russia
Moldova Detains 74 in Sweeping Raids Over Alleged Russian-Backed Election Plot
It came as Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned that Russia is spending “hundreds of millions of euros” to subvert parliamentary elections due to take place this weekend.
Sept. 22, 2025
Moldova
Moldovan Voters Face Crossroads Between Russia and EU
Ukraine’s neighbor Moldova prepares for crucial vote amid fears of Russian interference.
Sept. 22, 2025
Russia
Sandu Says Moldova in ‘Race Against Time’ to Stop Russian Interference
Sandu accused Russia of trying to “capture Moldova through the ballot box, to use us against Ukraine, and to turn us into a launchpad for hybrid attacks” on Europe.
Sept. 9, 2025
Europe
Moldova Arrests 3 Over Russian-Run Bosnia Training Camps
The three Moldovan men are accused of participating in a plot to disrupt Moldova’s elections.
Aug. 29, 2025
Europe
French, German, Polish Leaders to Visit Moldova in Show of Force in Face of Russia
Macron, Merz and Tusk want to reaffirm their “support for Moldova’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity,” a French presidential adviser told journalists.
Aug. 27, 2025
US
US Defends Moldova’s Sovereignty Amid Russian Interference Claims
With crucial legislature election looming, State Department tells Kyiv Post it condemns any move to undermine Moldovan sovereignty. Analysts urge US to impose immediate sanctions, give economic aid.
Aug. 6, 2025
EU
‘Russian Puppet Masters’ – EC President Blames Kremlin for No-Confidence Vote
“We should be under no illusion about the threats our democracy faces,” said von der Leyen in response to upcoming vote in Brussels on her leadership.
July 8, 2025
US
‘Cost of Bad Peace’ – Russia Could Invade NATO in 5 to 10 Years, Top Analyst Warns
“Russian peace” imposed on Ukraine could usher in a new age of European conflict “with inevitable implications for US national security,” RAND analyst says.
July 2, 2025