Coverage dated September 21, 2025

Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plotting around key election

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

Moldovan authorities have conducted 250 raids and detained dozens of people as part of an investigation into an alleged Russia-backed plan to incite mass riots.

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Minneapolis Star Tribune
Moldova detains 74 people in raids over alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Sep 21, 2025
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Moldova detains 74 people in raids over alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election.
Al Jazeera
Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 21, 2025
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After Monday’s mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference.
Los Angeles Times
Moldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Sep 21, 2025
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Moldovan authorities have conducted 250 raids and detained dozens of people as part of an investigation into an alleged Russia-backed plan to incite mass riots.
Breitbart News
Moldova Detains 74 Accused of Plotting Pro-Russia Election 'Riot' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 21, 2025
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Authorities said they carried out 250 raids and detained dozens on Monday as part of an investigation into an alleged Russia-backed plan.
Anchorage Daily News
Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plotting around key election (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Sep 21, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Moldovan authorities have conducted 250 raids and detained dozens of people as part of an investigation into an alleged Russia-backed plan to incite mass riots.