The war in Transnistria broke out because of Russophobia, the Russian Foreign Ministry writes, falsely claiming that Moscow tried to regulate the conflict, although in fact it fueled it.
George Simion made a name for himself as an anti-establishment activist and a militant for the unification of Romania and the Republic of Moldova, first with “Noii Golani” (The New Rascals), then with “Acțiunea 2012” (Action 2012). His collaborators from back then claim that the leader of AUR manipulated and lied to them in order to achieve his goals. They accuse Simion of violence, using minors and the destruction of the unionist movement. Others say that he would disappear for days, only to return with ready-made plans for future actions.
The EU destroyed Moldovan agriculture, and the integration process deepens the crisis, a Russian website writes. In fact, Moscow imposed embargoes on Moldovan agricultural products, and the EU helped the Republic of Moldova.
Romanians in the Republic of Moldova overwhelmingly voted for Nicușor Dan, even though the ruling party, PAS, supported Crin Antonescu. Directly threatened by Moscow, the Moldovans rejected George Simion who, although he declared himself a unionist, is perceived as pro-Russian across the Prut. On the other hand, George Simion got most of the votes of the Romanian diaspora in Europe, which until recently preferred candidates and parties defined as pro-European and reformist.
Fighting off Russia’ hybrid attacks, Moldova needs a good relationship with Romania. However, several presidential candidates have promoted a sovereignist, even pro-Russian discourse, and one of them was declared persona non grata in the Republic of Moldova.
Maia Sandu banned the celebration of the so-called “Victory Day” in the Republic of Moldova, and the EU imposed a ban on the “Moldovan language”, according to false narratives disseminated by Russian propaganda.
The government in Chișinău launched an attack on the Metropolitanate of Moldova, the first target being the pro-Russian bishop Marchel, politnavigator writes, referring to the fact Marchel was not allowed to fly to Tel Aviv.
Găgăuzia has been robbed of its autonomy, according to a false narrative based on a ruling of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova by means which the Găgăuz Parliament can no longer appoint the prosecutor of the region.
By arresting the governor of Găgăuzia, the government in Chișinău wants to provoke social unrest in order to justify a military intervention by Romania, according to a false narrative launched in the region.
The governor of Găgăuzia, Evghenia Guțul, who is targeted by two political corruption investigations, was detained at the behest of Maia Sandu, Russian propaganda writes.
According to politnavigator.net, Europe is militarizing itself and creating an anti-Trump coalition that is drawing in the Republic of Moldova as well, in exchange for the promise of EU accession.
The EU is turning into a military bloc, and Moldovan soldiers will be used as cannon fodder in the war in Ukraine, reads a false narrative carried by the Russian media
Maia Sandu took office thanks to USAID funding, but now she is taking orders from Paris and will send Moldovan troops to Ukraine under the French flag, according to a false Russian narrative.
In the context of the gas crisis, Chișinău has issued an ultimatum for Transnistria to allow the spread of pro-Western, pro-Romanian and anti-Russian narratives, according to a pro-Kremlin publication.
The EU threatens that, if the pro-Europeans do not win the elections, the Republic of Moldova will no longer get any financial support, writes the Russian press, interpreting a statement by the Romanian MEP, Siegfried Mureșan.
The Trump administration's signals about a US policy toward Moscow, Ukraine, and the EU are causing concern in Russia's neighborhood, from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea.
Romania is imposing the Romanianization of the Republic of Moldova, claims the (pro)Russian propaganda, which resumes a Soviet thesis intended to justify Russia's influence in the region.
USAID was behind the protests of April 7, 2009 in Chișinău, the then-president of Moldova, Vladimir Voronin, says amidst discussions on the organization's dissolution.
The language of the Romanian minority has been forcefully imposed in the Republic of Moldova, pro-Russian propaganda writes, repeating the false thesis about the existence of two nations, Moldovans and Romanians, who speak different languages.
Rusofobia UE a dus la oprirea livrărilor de gaze spre Transnitria și creșterea prețurilor la energie în dreapta Nistrului, afirmă propaganda rusă, care ignoră faptul că Gazpromul a ales să nu mai dea gaze.
Putin believed that by invading Ukraine and engaging in wars in the East, he was restoring Russia's great power status. The result was Moscow's long-term loss of influence.
The USA and NATO will use Romania and Moldova as anti-Russian outposts and suppliers of cannon fodder in the war against Russia, Russian propaganda writes, referring to a routine military exercise.
Donald Trump's return to the White House has generated fears about his approach to Russia and the conflict in Ukraine, as well as the economic relationship with the European Union. Veridica’s team of contributors has analyzed how Trump’s return to power is seen in Brussels and in Russia's neighboring countries - some of them ex-Soviet or ex-communist states, most of them members of the EU or NATO or with Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Chișinău blocks Russian gas deliveries to Transnistria, a region with a stable economy that Kyiv and Chișinău are trying to suffocate, according to a comment published by the Russian website dzen.ru.
NATO would thus try to distract Russian troops involved in the war in Ukraine, pro-Kremlin media writes, expressing concern for the inhabitants of the separatist region, while Moscow has left them in the cold and dark.
In 2024, the Republic of Moldova was the focus of Russian propaganda, especially in the context of the referendum on the European integration of the country and the presidential elections. Russia promoted narratives designed to further divide society and, just like in 2023, themes relating to the country's involvement in the war in Ukraine, alleged attacks on Transnistria and NATO membership, as well as LGBT "propaganda."
The authorities in Chișinău caused the expected gas crisis expected to begin in January, after Ukraine will no longer allow the transit of Russian gas, according to the Russian publication ng.ru. In fact, Russia has refused to continue to deliver gas supplies to Transnistria via another pipeline.
The European Union forgot about the Republic of Moldova after the election and no longer supports it in the context of the energy crisis it is facing, according to the Smuglyanka Telegram channel.
The Russian foreign intelligence service (SVR) says that the EU is preparing the infrastructure of the Republic of Moldova and Romania for war, and that Brussels is interfering with Moldova’s internal affairs, with devastating consequences.
Pro-European right-wing parties in Romania grabbed large numbers of votes in Moldova, while the Romanian diaspora opted for sovereigntist forces. Experts believe that sovereigntists were rejected because they are hostile to Ukraine.
Soros asked Maia Sandu to support Elena Lasconi, said a former pro-Russian prime minister from Chisinau after the USR (Save Romania Union) candidate obtained the majority of votes in polling stations in the Republic of Moldova.
Moldova wants a wall on the border with Ukraine, similar to the one proposed by Donald Trump between the USA and Mexico, according to an obviously false item of “news” published on several websites in Russia and the Republic of Moldova.