The sanctions target associates of Ilan Shor, a pro-Russian politician, and members of his successor parties for involvement in electoral corruption schemes. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans for those sanctioned. In the run-up to the September 28 parliamentary elections, President Maia Sandu is accusing Russia of meddling, while Moscow denies the allegations and accuses the West of influence.
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UE sancționează noi persoane și entități pe care le acuză de destabilizarea Republicii Moldova
Consiliul Uniunii Europene sancţionează persoane şi entităţi pe care le acuză de "destabilizarea" Republicii Moldova
La inițiativa României, Consiliul UE a impus sancțiuni împotriva a șapte persoane și trei entități responsabile de acțiuni destabilizatoare la adresa R. Moldova
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