Moldova Says It Has Uncovered A Russian-Funded Voter-Rigging Plot

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Moldova has recently uncovered a Russian-funded plot aimed at manipulating its upcoming elections and referendum on EU membership. Authorities report that over $15 million has been funneled into the country to bribe voters, orchestrated by pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor. This campaign of voter bribery is seen as part of a broader effort by Moscow to derail Moldova's pro-Western trajectory. Dr Veronika Poniscjakova, the Deputy Director of the Portsmouth Military Education Team at the University of Portsmouth talked about these revelations on TVP World.

Period4 Oct 2024

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  • TitleMoldova Says It Has Uncovered A Russian-Funded Voter-Rigging Plot
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletTVP World
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryPoland
    Date4/10/24
    DescriptionMoldova has recently uncovered a Russian-funded plot aimed at manipulating its upcoming elections and referendum on EU membership. Authorities report that over $15 million has been funneled into the country to bribe voters, orchestrated by pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor. This campaign of voter bribery is seen as part of a broader effort by Moscow to derail Moldova's pro-Western trajectory.
    Producer/AuthorKlaudia Musleter
    URLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=sXBrVowxuQM
    PersonsVeronika Poniscjakova

Keywords

  • Russia
  • electoral interference