SaralnamaMoldova's President Maia Sandu alerted the nation about a Russian-backed plot to cause unrest before Sunday's parliamentary elections. Police arrested 74 people and seized weapons in raids across the country. Some suspects allegedly trained in Serbia with Russian instructors. Sandu accused Russia of spending millions to spread fear and disinformation. She urged citizens to vote, as her pro-EU party's majority is at risk. Moldova, which gained independence when the USSR collapsed, has a large Russian-speaking population. The country recently started EU membership talks. Russia denies the accusations and claims European countries plan to falsify the election results. To vote safely, citizens should follow official guidelines at polling stations. (Updated 23 Sep 2025, 22:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Moldova's President Maia Sandu alerted the nation about a Russian-backed plot to cause unrest before Sunday's parliamentary elections
- Police arrested 74 people and seized weapons in raids across the country
- Some suspects allegedly trained in Serbia with Russian instructors