Moldova condemns Russian polling plan in Transnistria amid domestic policy moves

Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Moscow’s plan to open unauthorized polling locations in breakaway Transnistria for Russia's September legislative elections, calling the move an unacceptable breach of national sovereignty.

Domestically, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced plans to reintroduce a temporary grain import licensing scheme through October 31 to safeguard domestic agricultural producers.

Meanwhile, authorities are tackling public health and illicit trade. The Ministry of Education launched an awareness campaign regarding youth consumption of nicotine pouches after tobacco producer Philip Morris marketed the product ahead of a statutory ban. Additionally, law enforcement in northern Moldova seized nearly 1.9 million contraband cigarettes during raids targeting an organized smuggling ring.

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