Igor Dodon, former president of the Republic of Moldova, to Romanian journalists: "I understand that those coming from outside the country believe they control the situation in the Republic of Moldova. However, they do not. If you speak Russian, you will need it."

After the closing of the polling stations, Igor Dodon had an unusual outburst, attacking Romanian journalists and stating that they should learn the Russian language. This occurred after a vote in which citizens of the Republic of Moldova voted for closer ties with the European Union, and Maia Sandu's party won the majority of votes. Dodon accused fraud and called for protests, highlighting the political tensions in the region.