In Gagauzia, the anti-European sentiment stems from Russian disinformation campaigns

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025

Der Standard

Gagauzia shows pro-Russian sentiment despite EU aid, with local practices reflecting Russian influence.

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In Gagauzia, an autonomous region in southern Moldova, anti-European Russian fake news is prevalent, with residents often supporting pro-Russian parties by over 90 percent despite receiving EU aid. Lenin’s presence remains visible in the city of Comrat. A park cleaner reports earning about 50 Euros monthly by returning stolen money to her account using a Russian banking app.

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