President Maia Sandu of Moldova addressed the Council of Europe, warning that Russia is waging two wars-an open military conflict in Ukraine and a covert hybrid war aimed at undermining European democracies. She urged that Moldova must remain vigilant, as the outcome of the Ukraine war could determine whether Russian influence spreads into Moldova. Sandu detailed how Moldova has faced large‑scale cyber, financial and disinformation operations designed to destabilise the nation and influence its elections. She called for stronger digital governance and international cooperation to counter these threats, stressing that Moldova’s resilience is a key element of European security.
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