Russia is stepping up preparations to influence Moldova’s upcoming elections, according to Alexandru Musteață, head of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS).
Authorities are already observing such activity ahead of the elections scheduled to take place in Gagauzia on November 15, the official said, as reported by RUPOR.MD. Speaking at the EU Enlargement Conference, Musteață said there were indications of foreign interference but declined to provide further details.
“We have elections taking place in a region of the Republic of Moldova where we are already seeing some very interesting activities. We will not go into the details. This is happening right now,” Alexandru Musteață said.
According to the SIS chief, Moldova has stepped up cooperation with European intelligence agencies, including through joint operations, and these efforts are already producing results.