Maia Sandu emphasized in the European Parliament the threats from Russia to Moldovan democracy and the importance of the elections on September 28.

In an emotional speech, Maia Sandu highlighted the methods by which Russia seeks to influence the elections in Moldova, emphasizing that the Kremlin's objective is to conquer the country through votes and to use it against Ukraine. She discussed Russian interference, including the illegal funding of parties and disinformation campaigns, mentioning that Moldovan democracy is under constant attack. Sandu called for the support of the European Union to protect Moldova from these threats, and her speech was met with applause from members of the European Parliament.