Moldova condemns Russian polling plan in Transnistria amid trade and health policy measures

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

Domestically, 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 over Philip Morris introducing the product shortly before a statutory ban takes effect. Additionally, law enforcement in northern Moldova seized nearly 1.9 million illicit cigarettes during searches targeting a regional smuggling operation.

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