‘Russia’s dirty money will hijack our democratic process’: how tiny Moldova fears Kremlin is fixing EU referendum | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/12/moldova-fears-kremlin-fixing-eu-referendum-russia

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  1. Some quotes by Olga Roşca, foreign policy adviser to the president, Maia Sandu:

    > “Russia is pouring millions in dirty money to hijack our democratic processes. This isn’t just meddling – it’s full-blown interference aimed at destabilising our future. And it is alarming.”

    > Roşca said the government estimated that at least €100m was being funneled into Moldova from Russia to manipulate the elections and EU referendum.

    > “Moldova’s survival as a democracy is on the line, and the geopolitical stakes are higher than ever.”

    > “Russia’s goal is clear: to keep Moldova stuck in a grey zone. If they lose Moldova, they lose a strategic foothold in the region.”

    This is practically our near future, dear fellow Armenians.