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8 more people/entities were sanctioned by the UK today, although it's extraordinary that ultra-fascist Aleksandr Dugin has only just been added. The "philosopher" openly calls for the extermination of Ukrainians.
Also on the list is Rybar, an MoD sponsored TG channel & its founder Mikhail Zvinchuk.
Also on the list is Rybar, an MoD sponsored TG channel & its founder Mikhail Zvinchuk.
December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
8 more people/entities were sanctioned by the UK today, although it's extraordinary that ultra-fascist Aleksandr Dugin has only just been added. The "philosopher" openly calls for the extermination of Ukrainians.
Also on the list is Rybar, an MoD sponsored TG channel & its founder Mikhail Zvinchuk.
Also on the list is Rybar, an MoD sponsored TG channel & its founder Mikhail Zvinchuk.
From Berlin to Yerevan to Washington, Russia tailors its interference — but the objective never changes: destabilize, divide, discredit.
Russia doesn’t need to win elections — it just needs you to stop believing in them.
Russia doesn’t need to win elections — it just needs you to stop believing in them.
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
From Berlin to Yerevan to Washington, Russia tailors its interference — but the objective never changes: destabilize, divide, discredit.
Russia doesn’t need to win elections — it just needs you to stop believing in them.
Russia doesn’t need to win elections — it just needs you to stop believing in them.
United States — Nov 3 2026 (Midterms)
Experts warn 2026’s midterms will see targeted state-level disinformation and micro-narratives designed to undermine trust in democratic institutions.
Experts warn 2026’s midterms will see targeted state-level disinformation and micro-narratives designed to undermine trust in democratic institutions.
newsfromthestates.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
United States — Nov 3 2026 (Midterms)
Experts warn 2026’s midterms will see targeted state-level disinformation and micro-narratives designed to undermine trust in democratic institutions.
Experts warn 2026’s midterms will see targeted state-level disinformation and micro-narratives designed to undermine trust in democratic institutions.
Bosnia & Herzegovina — Oct 4 2026
Dodik’s Kremlin ties and Russian-backed narratives continue to exploit ethnic tensions and obstruct Bosnia’s EU/NATO path ahead of the vote.
Dodik’s Kremlin ties and Russian-backed narratives continue to exploit ethnic tensions and obstruct Bosnia’s EU/NATO path ahead of the vote.
THE ENGINEERED DEADLOCK: Republika Srpska and the Politics of Paralysis - CIVIL Today
At the center of this engineered deadlock stands Republika Srpska (RS), the Serb-majority entity whose leadership has perfected obstruction as strategy and
civil.today
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Bosnia & Herzegovina — Oct 4 2026
Dodik’s Kremlin ties and Russian-backed narratives continue to exploit ethnic tensions and obstruct Bosnia’s EU/NATO path ahead of the vote.
Dodik’s Kremlin ties and Russian-backed narratives continue to exploit ethnic tensions and obstruct Bosnia’s EU/NATO path ahead of the vote.
Sweden — Sep 13 2026
Now a NATO member facing persistent Russian cyber pressure, disinformation around migration/energy and targeted influence operations.
Now a NATO member facing persistent Russian cyber pressure, disinformation around migration/energy and targeted influence operations.
Protecting Electoral Integrity: The Case of Sweden | International IDEA
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www.idea.int
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Sweden — Sep 13 2026
Now a NATO member facing persistent Russian cyber pressure, disinformation around migration/energy and targeted influence operations.
Now a NATO member facing persistent Russian cyber pressure, disinformation around migration/energy and targeted influence operations.
Armenia — Jun 7 2026
In the Caucasus, Russia seeks to rebuild leverage by supporting pro-Kremlin actors and pushing narrative warfare across regional media.
In the Caucasus, Russia seeks to rebuild leverage by supporting pro-Kremlin actors and pushing narrative warfare across regional media.
www.civilnet.am
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Armenia — Jun 7 2026
In the Caucasus, Russia seeks to rebuild leverage by supporting pro-Kremlin actors and pushing narrative warfare across regional media.
In the Caucasus, Russia seeks to rebuild leverage by supporting pro-Kremlin actors and pushing narrative warfare across regional media.
Hungary — Apr 2026
Moscow’s priority is to preserve its influence in Budapest. Hybrid political, media and informational tactics aim to keep Orbán aligned.
Moscow’s priority is to preserve its influence in Budapest. Hybrid political, media and informational tactics aim to keep Orbán aligned.
The Kremlin’s Battle for Budapest: Russia’s Hybrid War to Keep Orbán in Power - Robert Lansing Institute
The Kremlin has begun aggressively defending the regime in Budapest ahead of the April 2026 elections. It is evident that Moscow aims to strengthen its
lansinginstitute.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hungary — Apr 2026
Moscow’s priority is to preserve its influence in Budapest. Hybrid political, media and informational tactics aim to keep Orbán aligned.
Moscow’s priority is to preserve its influence in Budapest. Hybrid political, media and informational tactics aim to keep Orbán aligned.
Moldova — Sep 28 2025
Russia attempted to influence Moldova’s parliamentary election through funding, disinformation and proxies — but analysts say Moscow’s leverage is waning.
Russia attempted to influence Moldova’s parliamentary election through funding, disinformation and proxies — but analysts say Moscow’s leverage is waning.
Putin’s Moldova election failure highlights Russia's declining influence
Russia's failed bid to sway recent elections in Moldova underscores the challenges Putin faces as he seeks to reassert Russian dominance over countries once ruled from the Kremlin at a time when Mosco...
www.atlanticcouncil.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Moldova — Sep 28 2025
Russia attempted to influence Moldova’s parliamentary election through funding, disinformation and proxies — but analysts say Moscow’s leverage is waning.
Russia attempted to influence Moldova’s parliamentary election through funding, disinformation and proxies — but analysts say Moscow’s leverage is waning.
Poland — May 18 2025 (1st round); Jun 1 2025 (2nd round)
Warsaw faced an “unprecedented” wave of Russian interference narratives, with media, bots and hybrid threats targeting the campaign.
Warsaw faced an “unprecedented” wave of Russian interference narratives, with media, bots and hybrid threats targeting the campaign.
Poland’s Presidential Election Campaign Faced Unprecedented Russian Interference, Officials Say
The vote was targeted by a coordinated Russian and Belarusian campaign to spread disinformation and undermine democracy.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Poland — May 18 2025 (1st round); Jun 1 2025 (2nd round)
Warsaw faced an “unprecedented” wave of Russian interference narratives, with media, bots and hybrid threats targeting the campaign.
Warsaw faced an “unprecedented” wave of Russian interference narratives, with media, bots and hybrid threats targeting the campaign.
Germany — Feb 23 2025 Russian-linked disinformation surged ahead of the election — from bot networks to fabricated narratives about migrants and energy policy.
Foreign Information Manipulation in the 2025 German Federal Election - Alliance4Europe
Russian-aligned campaigns used AI, bots and media impersonation to spread disinformation, distort engagement and undermine democratic trust.
alliance4europe.eu
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Germany — Feb 23 2025 Russian-linked disinformation surged ahead of the election — from bot networks to fabricated narratives about migrants and energy policy.
Despite opposition claims the Central Electoral Commission announced that the elections were held without any major incidents.
ipn.md/cec-alegeril...
ipn.md/cec-alegeril...
ipn.md
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Despite opposition claims the Central Electoral Commission announced that the elections were held without any major incidents.
ipn.md/cec-alegeril...
ipn.md/cec-alegeril...
Igor Dodon's efforts to organize the protest were largely unsuccessful, with only 200-300 people attending and the protest lasting just 30 minutes.
www.libertatea.ro/stiri/protes...
www.libertatea.ro/stiri/protes...
LIVE TEXT. Protest la Chișinău după alegerile parlamentare din Republica Moldova
Câteva sute de protestari s-au adunat în fața clădirii Parlamentului de la Chișinău pentru a protesta după alegerile parlamentare din Republica Moldova.
www.libertatea.ro
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Igor Dodon's efforts to organize the protest were largely unsuccessful, with only 200-300 people attending and the protest lasting just 30 minutes.
www.libertatea.ro/stiri/protes...
www.libertatea.ro/stiri/protes...
Moldovan Police were quick to share information that people were being offered $150 to participate in the protest and $50 for inviting a friend.
nokta.md/za-uchastie-...
nokta.md/za-uchastie-...
За участие в протесте «против фальсификаций» предлагают деньги — полиция
Полиция Молдовы располагает информацией, что за участие в протесте в Кишинёве сегодня, 29 сентября, людям обещают деньги. Ранее акцию по защите «победы оппозиции» анонсировал лидер «Патриотического» б...
nokta.md
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Moldovan Police were quick to share information that people were being offered $150 to participate in the protest and $50 for inviting a friend.
nokta.md/za-uchastie-...
nokta.md/za-uchastie-...
Immediately after polling stations closed, Igor Dodon, one of the leaders of the Patriotic Bloc announced a protest on Monday morning outside the Parliament Building.
cotidianul.md/en/15125/vid...
cotidianul.md/en/15125/vid...
VIDEO | Pro-Russian Igor Dodon, alongside Tarlev, protests at the CEC: According to our figures, the opposition won - Cotidianul
Pro-Russian Igor Dodon, along with his bloc colleagues, did not wait for tomorrow, when they
cotidianul.md
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Immediately after polling stations closed, Igor Dodon, one of the leaders of the Patriotic Bloc announced a protest on Monday morning outside the Parliament Building.
cotidianul.md/en/15125/vid...
cotidianul.md/en/15125/vid...
EU and European leaders congratulated their Moldovan counterparts including: the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen; EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas; Ukranian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
newsmaker.md/ru/v-es-pozd...
newsmaker.md/ru/v-es-pozd...
В ЕС поздравили Молдову с результатами парламентских выборов: «Наши двери открыты и мы будем рядом»
Европейские лидеры поздравляют Молдову с победой на парламентских выборах проевропейской партии. Поздравительные сообщения по итогам выборов 28 сентября уже опубликовали глава Еврокомиссии Урсула фон ...
newsmaker.md
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
EU and European leaders congratulated their Moldovan counterparts including: the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen; EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas; Ukranian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
newsmaker.md/ru/v-es-pozd...
newsmaker.md/ru/v-es-pozd...
After counting, the Party of Action and Solidarity received 50.20% of the vote, which allows them to form another majority government.
pv.cec.md/preliminare
pv.cec.md/preliminare
Rezultate preliminare
pv.cec.md
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
After counting, the Party of Action and Solidarity received 50.20% of the vote, which allows them to form another majority government.
pv.cec.md/preliminare
pv.cec.md/preliminare
One thing is certain, Moldova's election is set to have a lasting impact, regardless of the outcome.
September 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One thing is certain, Moldova's election is set to have a lasting impact, regardless of the outcome.
The Institute for the Study of War has warned that the Kremlin may be planning to organize violent protests after the election to remove Maia Sandu from power.
bsky.app/profile/thes...
bsky.app/profile/thes...
WARNING UPDATE: The Kremlin is setting conditions to generate possibly violent protests to remove Moldovan President Maia Sandu from power following the September 28 Moldovan parliamentary elections.
Read More: isw.pub/Moldova092525
Read More: isw.pub/Moldova092525
September 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Institute for the Study of War has warned that the Kremlin may be planning to organize violent protests after the election to remove Maia Sandu from power.
bsky.app/profile/thes...
bsky.app/profile/thes...
Friday marked the final day of campaigning and PAS held a march, urging voters to vote on Sunday. PAS leader Igor Grosu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean both joined the rally.
www.bta.bg/en/news/worl...
www.bta.bg/en/news/worl...
Moldova's Ruling Party Holds March to Rally Voters Ahead of Sunday Election
Moldova's ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) held a march under the slogan "What are you doing on Sunday?" aimed at mobilizing voters ahead of the September 28 parliamentary elections.
www.bta.bg
September 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Friday marked the final day of campaigning and PAS held a march, urging voters to vote on Sunday. PAS leader Igor Grosu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean both joined the rally.
www.bta.bg/en/news/worl...
www.bta.bg/en/news/worl...
Moldova's "National Unification" Bloc (BUN) withdrew its candidates from the election and urged voters to vote for PAS candidates instead.
moldova.europalibera.org/a/blocul-uni...
moldova.europalibera.org/a/blocul-uni...
Blocul unionist BUN se retrage din cursa electorală în favoarea PAS
Liderii Blocului Unirea Națiunii (BUN) au anunțat luni, 22 septembrie, retragerea din cursa electorală în favoarea partidului de guvernare „Acțiune și Solidaritate” (PAS). Un „acord de colaborare” în ...
moldova.europalibera.org
September 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Moldova's "National Unification" Bloc (BUN) withdrew its candidates from the election and urged voters to vote for PAS candidates instead.
moldova.europalibera.org/a/blocul-uni...
moldova.europalibera.org/a/blocul-uni...