Ilan Șor, convicted in Moldova, announces that he is withdrawing political support and is closing social projects, citing the blocking of funding. The government emphasizes that the criminal proceedings against him will continue.

Ilan Șor, a fugitive oligarch sentenced to 15 years in prison in the Republic of Moldova, announced that he is closing social projects and withdrawing political support for local elected officials, accusing the government led by Maia Sandu of blocking funding. Moldovan authorities emphasize that criminal proceedings against Șor and his associates will continue, and experts believe that his projects are schemes of corruption. Valeriu Pașa, the director of the WatchDog community, warns that Russia is not giving up its influence in Moldova, but is changing its methods, continuing to support pro-Russian propagandists. Additionally, the fate of the entertainment projects opened by Șor, such as OrheiLand, remains uncertain, considering the recent convictions of some local leaders associated with him. Despite Șor's withdrawal, Russia will maintain its subversive activities and will seek to influence public opinion ahead of the upcoming elections.