British intelligence warns Moldova of hybrid attacks by Russia

Russia is planning to target Moldova with a wave of so-called hybrid attacks before the presidential election and the referendum on joining the European Union.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Bloomberg.

Britain will share intelligence with the Moldovan authorities to help them counter the alleged threat from Russian operatives in the coming months, sources familiar with British intelligence assessments told the publication.

On Tuesday in London, Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popschi will meet with UK Industry and Economic Security Minister Nusrat Ghani to discuss Russia's "subversive interference."

Popshoy said in an interview last week that the Kremlin is using a variety of methods to undermine democracy in Moldova, from artificial intelligence-generated diplomatic fakes to bags of cash.

Last month, Moldova's intelligence chief, Alexandru Mustuta, warned that Moscow was planning a campaign of "unprecedented intensity." He said his country has uncovered information showing that Russia intends to disrupt this year's presidential election and EU referendum.

Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 29/04/2024