Locked between Romania and war-ravaged Ukraine, the small country of Moldova is in a precarious geographical and political position. But its pro-Western ruling party is now facing a more sophisticated threat, which could derail its plans to join the EU.
Moldova is sandwiched between NATO member Romania and war-torn Ukraine has deployed the same tactics it used in Donetsk and Crimea before the invasion in February 2022.
For years, the country of 2.6 million people has been described as a former Soviet state – a rhetoric the government is working to change urgently to distance itself from Russia.Metro.co.uk travelled to Moldova to speak with politicians about how propaganda is being targeted.ornaments, the Stefan cel Mare boulevard in Chisinau is a picture of calm as the government prepares to host 47 heads of state for the 2nd European Political Community Summit in June.
Passing through a checkpoint at the Romanian border is now more difficult for Albanians, Bulgarians and Montenegrins, who are increasingly seen as ‘suspicious’. ‘Yes, not everyone is allowed into the country. Security institutions are analysing who is coming into Moldova to stop potential provocateurs from turning protests violent.‘Previously, we have been hit by cyber attacks, fake bomb alerts and continuous disinformation, which we are countering through the suspension of pro-war TV channels, but also through boosting independent media.
We met Ms Rosca at a swanky French-style café in the centre of Chisinau, which hosted president Emmanuel Macron during his visit in June last year.
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