On August 5, 2025, Evghenia Guțul, the sitting governor of Moldova’s Gagauzia region, was sentenced to seven years in prison for illegally financing the outlawed Shor Party with Russian funds. A prominent figure in Moldova’s pro-Russian political network, Guțul coordinated the transfer of more than $2.4 million in undeclared money from Russia to support the party’s activities, including anti-government protests. The verdict comes amid heightened tensions ahead of Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, marking a critical government effort to curb foreign influence and safeguard democratic integrity.
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