Moldovan authorities on Sunday dismissed reports of alleged bomb threats at polling stations as false, describing them as part of a disinformation campaign attributed to Russia. The claims emerged on the day of the country’s national vote, in what officials said was an attempt to intimidate voters and undermine turnout.
Authorities say polling stations operate normally
Police and security services confirmed that the warnings of mined polling stations were unfounded. They stressed that all voting sites remained open and functional, with no disruption to the electoral process. Officials underlined that the safety of citizens was guaranteed and that additional checks were being carried out as a precaution.
Disinformation tactics targeting voter turnout
Government representatives warned that the fabricated threats were intended to spread fear and discourage participation. They pointed to similar strategies previously linked to the Kremlin, where false alerts or intimidation attempts were used to destabilize electoral processes in neighboring countries.
Broader context of Russian influence efforts
The Moldovan leadership has repeatedly accused Moscow of interfering in its domestic politics through propaganda, disinformation and support for pro-Russian groups. Analysts say the false alerts fit into a broader pattern of hybrid tactics designed to weaken trust in democratic institutions and influence Moldova’s political trajectory.
