The head of Moldova’s Security and Information Service (SIS) has confirmed that authorities are conducting an intensive investigation into the penetration of the country’s political environment by the Russian Federation.
Alexandru Musteața, the SIS director, outlined the scope of the operation, indicating that the probe targets specific mechanisms of influence rather than isolated incidents.
The disclosure marks a significant escalation in the public acknowledgment of hybrid threats facing the Eastern European nation.
By detailing the active nature of the investigation, Chisinau is signaling to domestic stakeholders and international partners that it is actively countering external interference in its democratic processes.
This move aligns with a broader regional trend of Eastern European states tightening their defenses against information warfare and political subversion.
The announcement comes against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical friction.