Moldova’s fight against Kremlin interference faces Gagauzia election test

Atlantic Council21 October 2026, 18:02 UTCRussia

Moldova’s democratic resilience faces a revealing litmus test on November 15, when autonomous Gagauzia elects a new governor and People’s Assembly amid concerns over Kremlin interference, write Laurențiu Pleșca and Will Kingston-Cox. The post Moldova’s fight against Kremlin interference faces Gagauzia election test appeared first on Atlantic Council.

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