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Despite the electoral setback for Russia, the Kremlin’s attempts to manipulate Moldovan politics through hybrid warfare tactics have not been extinguished. This method typically involves a combination of propaganda, disinformation, and monetary inducements that have been successfully employed in various neighboring countries.
In Moldova, these tactics manifested through the influence of fugitive oligarch Igor Dodon and Elan Shor, a powerful figure living outside the country due to past convictions for fraud and money laundering. Shor’s network allegedly financed significant vote-buying schemes that involved transferring millions to support pro-Russian candidates and destabilize the current government.