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Since the early days of its independence, Moldova has been the target of a wide array of Russian information manipulation and interference, including disinformation. Since Moldovans have elected a pro-European president and government, these efforts only intensified and the Kremlin is now applying a full spectre of hybrid tools to weaken the state institutions and foster instability. The EU candidate status that Moldova gained in 2022 and its continuous building of capacity and resilience against disinformation and information manipulation are constant pressure points for Russia.

The East Stratcom Task Force has been closely observing the media and disinformation landscape in Moldova. Below is our collection of articles on disinformation and information manipulation targeting Moldova.

40 articles
Disinformation Review The shadowy SVR openly pushes disinformation narratives
October 02, 2025

The shadowy SVR openly pushes disinformation narratives

On 28 September, President Maia Sandu and the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) scored a landslide victory in the Moldovan parliamentary elections. The PAS won more than 50 per cent of the vote, giving the party control of the parliament and hence giving Moldova a firm pro-EU orientation. The victory came despite a massive pro-Russian FIMI campaign that targeted Sandu and the PAS.
Moldova Kremlin disinfo surge targets Moldova ahead of elections
September 26, 2025

Kremlin disinfo surge targets Moldova ahead of elections

As Moldova prepares for its parliamentary elections on September 28, the country is facing an unprecedented wave of hybrid threats and FIMI. The Kremlin-backed propaganda is amplified through media outlets and social media networks tied to the so-called Matryoshka network, distributing fake content to erode support for President Maia Sandu and derail Moldova’s path toward EU integration.
Moldova The summit on a disinformation mountain
August 04, 2025

The summit on a disinformation mountain

Moldova is rapidly moving towards parliamentary elections set for 28 September. Seen as decisive for the geopolitical orientation of the country, the contest for the hearts and minds of potential voters is in full swing.
Moldova Moscow’s failed attempt to pressure Moldova via gas deliveries
March 15, 2025

Moscow’s failed attempt to pressure Moldova via gas deliveries

In an attempt to destabilise Moldova ahead of parliamentary elections in the autumn, Russian Gazprom stopped gas to the Transnistria region. The EU reacted swiftly with support in the severe energy crisis and preventing any humanitarian fallout. A return to status quo after this crisis is unlikely. We look at Moscow’s playbook.
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Cases in the EUvsDisinfo database focus on messages in the international information space that are identified as providing a partial, distorted, or false depiction of reality and spread key pro-Kremlin messages. This does not necessarily imply, however, that a given outlet is linked to the Kremlin or editorially pro-Kremlin, or that it has intentionally sought to disinform. EUvsDisinfo publications do not represent an official EU position, as the information and opinions expressed are based on media reporting and analysis of the East Stratcom Task Force.

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