Moldova condemns Russian election plans in Transnistria amid domestic policy moves

Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Russian plans to open unauthorized polling stations in Transnistria for September legislative elections, calling the uncoordinated move an unacceptable breach of national sovereignty.

On domestic policy, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced that the cabinet will recommend reintroducing temporary grain import licensing until October 31 to protect local agricultural producers, despite acknowledging associated economic trade-offs.

In public health, authorities launched an awareness campaign regarding youth nicotine pouch consumption. The initiative follows scrutiny of tobacco giant Philip Morris for introducing the product prior to a statutory ban. Additionally, law enforcement in northern Moldova seized nearly 1.9 million contraband cigarettes during raids against a smuggling operation.

Sources: HotNews, Moldova1, Newsmaker, Point, Ziarul de Gardă