Moldova denounces Russian polling plans in Transnistria as grain and tobacco policies advance

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

In domestic policy, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced the cabinet will recommend reintroducing temporary grain import licensing until October 31 to protect local agricultural producers.

In public health, authorities launched an awareness campaign targeting youth nicotine pouch consumption. The initiative follows scrutiny of tobacco giant Philip Morris for attempting to introduce the product ahead of a statutory ban. Separately, law enforcement in northern Moldova confiscated nearly 1.9 million contraband cigarettes during raids targeting an illicit smuggling operation.

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