Moldova condemns Russian polling plans in Transnistria amid domestic policy moves

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Russia's plans to set up unauthorized polling locations in the breakaway Transnistria region for upcoming elections, deeming the decision an unacceptable breach of national sovereignty.

On the domestic front, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced plans to temporarily reintroduce grain import licensing through October 31 to protect local farmers from market pressures.

In public health developments, the Ministry of Education launched an awareness campaign regarding youth nicotine pouch consumption. The initiative follows efforts by tobacco company Philip Morris to introduce the product before a planned ban takes effect. Meanwhile, police seized nearly 1.9 million contraband cigarettes during anti-smuggling raids in northern Moldova.

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