Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday, July 30, rejected claims made by Moldovan President Maia Sandu that Russia is preparing to interfere in Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections this autumn. Peskov insisted that the Russian Federation does not meddle in the internal affairs of other countries.
President Sandu’s warnings came amid growing concerns over alleged Kremlin-backed interference in Moldova’s political landscape. She accused Russia of attempting to destabilize the country by funding independent candidates and political parties aligned with Moscow’s interests.
According to Sandu, Moldovan authorities have identified several political “vehicles” being used to influence election outcomes, including individuals linked to sanctioned oligarch Ilan Shor, accused of attempting to undermine Moldova’s constitutional order.
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The president outlined several tactics allegedly being employed to disrupt Moldova’s pro-European course, including coordinated protests, vandalism against state institutions, and the spread of eurosceptic narratives on social media. She also warned of possible involvement by criminal groups, including inmates, in planned destabilization efforts. Security agencies, she noted, are monitoring these threats.
Sandu also raised concerns about the misuse of Moldovan citizens’ data, which she said is being used to fraudulently obtain microloans in Russia. She urged citizens to remain vigilant and to cooperate with state authorities.
In response, Peskov dismissed all accusations as baseless. “This rhetoric is not new, but it is completely inaccurate. Russia has nothing to do with these accusations and firmly rejects any such insinuation,” he stated, adding that Russia respects Moldova’s sovereignty and does not intend to influence its elections.