Influence in Moldova: Coordinated Campaigns Ahead of Critical Elections

The FDEI Country Report highlights how influence in Moldova is being shaped by coordinated campaigns targeting the 2025 elections. Russian-linked networks deploy cloned news sites, Telegram bots, and AI-generated content to spread disinformation and manipulate public perception. These campaigns aim to erode trust in institutions, polarize the electorate, and undermine cooperation with the EU and neighboring states.