Moldova protests Russian polling plans as government advances grain and public safety measures

Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Russia’s plan to open unauthorized polling stations in Transnistria for upcoming legislative elections, calling the unapproved initiative a violation of national sovereignty.

On domestic economic policy, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced that the cabinet will recommend re-establishing temporary grain import licensing through October 31 to support local agricultural producers against market instability.

In public health and law enforcement, authorities launched an educational campaign regarding youth nicotine pouch consumption following efforts by Philip Morris to introduce the product prior to a statutory ban. Separately, police 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