Moldova Accuses Russia of Election Interference
- Moldova's foreign ministry submitted a note of protest to the Russian ambassador in Chisinau regarding election interference.
- The ministry accused Russia of involving itself in the electoral process through bribery and organizing ineligible voting.
- Moldova's shift towards the West is straining its relationship with Russia, leading to international support against such interference.
Moldova has formally protested against alleged Russian interference in its recent elections by handing a note of protest to the Russian ambassador in Chisinau. The Moldovan foreign ministry detailed allegations of illegal activities aimed at influencing the presidential election and a referendum concerning EU membership. Additionally, two unmanned aerial vehicles thought to be Russian drones were reported to have violated Moldovan airspace, further escalating tensions between the two nations. This protest follows a trend of deteriorating relations as Moldova moves closer to the West, a shift that Russia sees as a threat to its influence in the region. International backing from the European Union and the United States has compounded these allegations against Russia, reinforcing Moldova's position against perceived external threats.