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In the same interview, Stoianoglo also took aim at NGOs, calling them “vassals of the current government” and questioning foreign funding.
His comments are similar to those of leaders in Georgia, who introduced a “foreign agents” bill similar to the one in Russia, labelling NGOs with foreign funding as pursuing the interests of a foreign power.
During a heated TV debate on Sunday, Sandu also accused Stoianoglo of corruption over his decision as chief prosecutor in 2020 to suspend the 18-year prison sentence of businessman Veaceslav Platon for fraud and money laundering.
Stoianoglo was alleged to have a long-term friendship with Platon, which caused a scandal at the time and led to Sandu firing him from his position as chief prosecutor. Stoianoglo denies the allegations.
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EU leaders are concerned with the fairness of Sunday’s vote and are pushing for greater transparency. Observers of Moldovan politics believe that purported Russian interference could damage Moldova’s chances of EU accession, even if Sandu wins.
In a last-ditch attempt to push for fair elections, Sandu appealed directly to the county’s local mayors in a televised address. “Only together, only if each mayor mobilises their community, can we save the Republic of Moldova,” she said.
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