Russia's dirty money will hijack our democratic process': how tiny Moldova fears Kremlin is fixing EU referendum
Briefly

"In a single night authorities at Chisinau airport seized more than 900,000. Moldovan officials swiftly announced that the cash couriers were part of a scheme allegedly led by a Kremlin-linked fugitive oligarch..."
"Russia is pouring millions in dirty money to hijack our democratic processes. This isn't just meddling it's full-blown interference aimed at destabilising our future..."
"The election, set for 20 October, in which Sandu faces re-election, is to be held on the same day as a referendum asking Moldovans whether they support constitutional changes that could eventually enable the country to join the EU..."
"In June, the US, UK and Canada said Moscow was trying to meddle in Moldovan politics and would seek to provoke mass protests if its campaign fails..."
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