In Moldova, the pro-Russian opposition is preparing to hold a rally following their defeat in the recent elections, while local media have revealed correspondence suggesting that paid protests may be organized in Chișinău, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to Newsmaker. The police have confirmed having similar information in their records.
According to the outlet, on Sunday, September 28, co-leader of the pro-Russian “Patriotic Bloc” and head of the “Party of Socialists,” Igor Dodon, urged his supporters to take to the streets to “defend the victory.”
Meanwhile, leaked messages obtained by Newsmaker reportedly show that the organizers of the protest in Chișinău scheduled for September 29 offered monetary rewards for participation in the rally as well as for bringing acquaintances. Police confirmed that they have such information and reminded organizers of the legal responsibility for such actions.
“The police possess information indicating that participants in today’s announced protest were promised financial compensation… We remind the organizers that they bear full responsibility, and such actions carry legal consequences,” the authorities stated.
In response, the Party of Socialists denied offering any payments to participants, calling the information slanderous.
“Our actions have never been paid or organized on a hiring basis… The slander spread by the ruling regime is merely an attempt to discredit public dissatisfaction. Such stories are fabricated by the authorities, unable to win elections fairly,” the party said in a statement.
Earlier we wrote that Moldova’s parliamentary elections begin: pro-EU course vs. russian influence.
