Moldova: Is this Putin's next target?

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025

Der Standard

Moldova faces Russian disinformation and cyberattacks; experts discuss Moscow’s pressure on the small republic.

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The article discusses Moldova, a small and impoverished republic, and Russia’s influence on the country, noting that it is being targeted by Russian disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks. It explores why Moscow is putting pressure on Moldova and whether it could become the next major victim if Ukraine were to fall.

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