Russia Is Planning To Rig Moldova’s Elections
Simon Whistler · September 26, 2025 · 16 min video · Europe & NATO
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The Kremlin's goal is clear to capture Moldova through the ballot box, to use
Us against Ukraine,
And to turn us into a launch pad for hybrid attacks on the European Union.
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Russia is accused of plotting to rig Moldova’s elections—using cash, propaganda, and hybrid warfare. Explore Moscow’s strategy, Western fears, and what’s at stake for Europe’s fragile frontier democracy. Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Megaprojects:https://www.youtube.com/@megaprojects9649 SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/@Sideprojects Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@ManyColouredShapes PoliticalFronts: http://www.youtube.com/@homefronts Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/ 00:00 Introduction 01:27 The Elections 08:44 Russian Interference 12:40 Why Moldova? 14:36 How Should The West Respond?
Sources
- 01Europarl President Maia Sandu Says Russia Wants To Turn Moldova Against Europe
- 02Theguardian Why Are Moldovas Parliamentary Elections On Sunday So Important
- 03Bloomberg Moldova Elections Russia S Plan To Hack The Vote
- 04Youtube Watch
- 05Geopoliticalfutures The Republic Of Moldova On The Eve Of The 2025 Parliamentary Elections
- 06Understandingwar Warning Russia May Be Planning Violent Protests After The Moldovan Elections
- 07Reuters Moldova Says Russian Agents Spent 200 Mln Euro Rig Votes Last Year 2025 04 02
- 08Forbes Running Out Of Troops Russia Doubles Down On Hybrid War With Drones
- 09Atlanticcouncil Putin Is Escalating Russias Hybrid War Against Europe Is Europe Ready
- 10Balkaninsight Moldovan Election Cast As New Battle For Geopolitical Direction
- 11Stimson Moldovas 2025 Elections A Test Case For Russias Hybrid Warfare
- 12Bbc World Europe
