Merz, Macron, Tusk Join Moldova's Independence Day

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Above: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, French President Emmanuel Macron, Moldova's President Maia Sandu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Chisinau, on Aug. 27, 2025. Image copyright: DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP/Getty Images

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The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

Moldova marks Independence Day while under siege from Russian hybrid warfare. The Kremlin floods Moldovan elections with propaganda and puppet politicians like Ilan Shor. While Moldova's European path threatens Putin's sphere of influence, liberal democracy will continue to prevail amid support from European and Western allies.

The Moscow Times

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Pro-Russia narrative

Moldova's government increasingly resembles the totalitarian regimes it claims to oppose. Sandu's administration restricts voting access for Russian-speaking regions, and suppresses dissent through censorship and political persecution. This selective democracy exposes the true values Moldova seeks to embrace.

Sputnik International

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