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Valeriu Matei: In 1991, Romania would have said ‘yes’ to the unification with the Republic of Moldova

Valeriu Matei: In 1991, Romania would have said ‘yes’ to the unification with the Republic of Moldova

Many Moldovan deputies voted in favor of the independence of the Republic of Moldova out of fear, but they opposed the unification with Romania, although Bucharest would have agreed to this move, says Bessarabian academician Valeriu Matei.

Mădălin Necșuțu
Mădălin Necșuțu
27 Aug 2023
DISINFORMATION: Romanianism is a form of aggression against Russia

DISINFORMATION: Romanianism is a form of aggression against Russia

The rapprochement between Romania and the Republic of Moldova and “Romanianism” are elements of a hybrid attack by the West against Russia's interests, according to a false narrative published online. The narrative promotes the theses of Moldovanism in an attempt to justify Russia’s “right” to decide the Republic of Moldova’s policies.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
04 May 2023
FAKE NEWS: The Romanian Orthodox Church wants to take over parishes from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in order to pave the way for the annexation of territories by Romania

FAKE NEWS: The Romanian Orthodox Church wants to take over parishes from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in order to pave the way for the annexation of territories by Romania

The Romanian Orthodox Church wants to take over parishes of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the pro-Kremlin publication Politnavigator writes. According to the media outlet, the first step in this respect in Ukraine would be for Romania to capture Bukovina, whereas in the Republic of Moldova the Moldovan authorities will abolish the Metropolitanate of Moldova, which is subordinated to the Russian Orthodox Church. The article contains a number of false narratives designed to promote several disinformation theses, for instance Romania allegedly having an expansionist policy and Ukraine being an artificial state.

Veridica
Veridica
23 Jan 2023
DISINFORMATION: Chișinău’s war-mongering stirs up concern in Bucharest

DISINFORMATION: Chișinău’s war-mongering stirs up concern in Bucharest

“Romania is worried by Moldova’s war-mongering”, reads a recent false narrative promoted by Russian propaganda and shared by media institutions in Chișinău. The author, a former communist MP, also interposes several false theses, designed to undermine the solidity of Chișinău-Bucharest relations. In fact, Romania remains the top supporter of the Republic of Moldova in the EU, as well as a major trade partner, and irrespective of which political party takes power, it is the first country to support the Republic of Moldova in times of crisis.

Veridica
Veridica
17 Jan 2023
FAKE NEWS: Brussels greenlights the annexation of the Republic of Moldova by Romania

FAKE NEWS: Brussels greenlights the annexation of the Republic of Moldova by Romania

The European Union has greenlighted the annexation of the Republic of Moldova by Romania, and the puppet government in Chisinau accepts this, according to fake news that repeats one of the narratives promoted by Russian propaganda and pro-Moscow voices in the Republic of Moldova. In reality, Brussels has never spoken in favor of unification, considering the Republic of Moldova an independent state, to which it offered the EU accession candidate status.

Veridica
Veridica
09 Jan 2023
PROPAGANDA: Russia may recreate Stephen the Great’s Moldavia, to the detriment of Romania

PROPAGANDA: Russia may recreate Stephen the Great’s Moldavia, to the detriment of Romania

Romania intends to annex the Republic of Moldova, including Transnistria and part of the territory of Ukraine, which includes Odesa, but Russia will not allow this, writes a pro-Kremlin publication in an article entitled “Russia will take Moldova along with Iași”. The narratives are false given that, on the one hand, Romania has no territorial claims, and on the other hand, Russia is now mired in Ukraine and does not have the force to change the borders of the states to its liking.

Veridica
Veridica
31 Oct 2022
FAKE NEWS: Chisinau authorities threaten Gagauzia’s autonomy

FAKE NEWS: Chisinau authorities threaten Gagauzia’s autonomy

The Chisinau authorities are threatening to leave Gagauzia without autonomy, according to a false narrative carried by the Russian publication Trud.ru. This is accompanied by specific Russian propaganda theses regarding the Republic of Moldova - the West's control over the country, the “danger” of the union with Romania and the “fake” fight against corruption.

Veridica
Veridica
12 Sep 2022
DISINFORMATION: If the Republic of Moldova had remained a part of Romania, it would have been an underdeveloped region, with an illiterate population serving Romanians’ interests

DISINFORMATION: If the Republic of Moldova had remained a part of Romania, it would have been an underdeveloped region, with an illiterate population serving Romanians’ interests

The population of the Republic of Moldova would have been illiterate, forced to serve Romanians, had its territory remained part of Romania, reads a false narrative launched by a pro-Russian publication. The narrative was launched after a settlement in the Republic of Moldova commemorated the Romanian servicemen killed in World War II.

Veridica
Veridica
08 Aug 2022
Vladimir Soloviov: The annexation of new territories by Russia is inevitable

Vladimir Soloviov: The annexation of new territories by Russia is inevitable

Vladimir Soloviov is a Russian journalist based in the Republic of Moldova. He writes for Kommersant. Veridica spoke with Mr. Soloviov in Chisinau about the political developments in the Republic of Moldova, Russia’s imperial claims and the war in Ukraine, but also about the almost non-existent relationship between Russia and Romania.

Marian Voicu
Marian Voicu
02 Jul 2022
DISINFORMATION: Moldova is pushed towards a war with Russia and a unification with Romania

DISINFORMATION: Moldova is pushed towards a war with Russia and a unification with Romania

Moldova is undergoing an economic crisis, and the Government and the West is providing it with weapons for the war in Ukraine, while at the same time preparing the unification with Romania. The narratives were launched by former president, Igor Dodon, and were amplified by the pro-Socialist and Russian media.

Mariana Vasilache
Mariana Vasilache
12 Jun 2022
FAKE NEWS: FBI agents have arrived in Chișinău in order to push the Republic of Moldova into a military confrontation with Russia

FAKE NEWS: FBI agents have arrived in Chișinău in order to push the Republic of Moldova into a military confrontation with Russia

FBI agents and officers of German intelligence are plotting to involve the Republic of Moldova into a military operation against Russia, according to a controversial Russian journalist. His statement was shared by media outlets such as politnavigator and tsargrad, and have been dismissed by Chișinău authorities.

Veridica
Veridica
07 Jun 2022
FAKE NEWS: Romania has replaced its unionist ambassador in Chișinău with a NATO expert

FAKE NEWS: Romania has replaced its unionist ambassador in Chișinău with a NATO expert

Romania has appointed Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, a NATO expert, as its designated ambassador in Chișinău. Țurcanu will replace Daniel Ioniță, a vehement supporter of unionism. The narrative is launched in the context of a broader regional crisis, Russia having ramped up its disinformation over an alleged NATO threat to ex-Soviet space.

Cornel Ciobanu
Cornel Ciobanu
07 Feb 2022
DISINFORMATION: Romania threatens the Republic of Moldova, although it won’t be able to do anything once NATO abandons it

DISINFORMATION: Romania threatens the Republic of Moldova, although it won’t be able to do anything once NATO abandons it

Romania threatens the existence of the Republic of Moldova, although it is a weak state that will lose all its influence when NATO, caving in to Russia’s pressure, will shut down its bases on Romanian territory. The narratives are launched in the context of growing regional tensions and Russia’s requests that NATO should pull back to the West.

Mariana Vasilache
Mariana Vasilache
21 Jan 2022
FAKE NEWS: Moldova’s raprochement with the EU will lead to the recognition of gay marriages

FAKE NEWS: Moldova’s raprochement with the EU will lead to the recognition of gay marriages

The new Government in Chisinau is a puppet of the West, which will impose both the legalization of homosexual marriages, and the union with Romania, according to a comment published by the Russian portal politnavigator.net, taken over in the Republic of Moldova. The portal actually resumes false narratives about the danger of the Republic of Moldova’s rapprochement with the EU, but also of its disappearance as a state, due to the alleged influence of the pro-Western forces.

Cornel Ciobanu
Cornel Ciobanu
09 Aug 2021