Moldova Says Russia Backing Sabotage Efforts Ahead of Vote

  • Gherasimov cites disinformation, disruption campaign
  • Sunday’s referendum to join EU will determine Moldova’s future

A sign on a road, financed by the European Union, outside Comrat, Moldova.

Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/Bloomberg

Moldova’s chief negotiator in talks to join the European Union said Russia has pumped about €100 million ($108 million) into an effort to thwart a crucial election Sunday through disinformation and destabilization operations and payments to voters.

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