Russia’s Malign Influence in Moldova

Join the US Institute of Peace on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST for a discussion on the state of the conflict in Transnistria and efforts to combat Russia’s malign influence, propaganda, and destabilization activities in Moldova. The conversation will also look at Moldova’s broader trajectory as it moves toward EU accession and how the current challenges will shape the country’s future. The event will take place at USIP’s offices located at 2301 Constitution Ave NW in Washington, DC.

As Moldova moves toward EU accession under the direction of pro-Western President Maia Sandu, the country has been working constantly to root out malign influence, gain energy independence and institute anti-corruption reforms. However, Moldova has been faced with challenges stemming from Russian espionage and disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilizing the country and inciting conflict — including in the breakaway Transnistria region.

Speakers

• H.E. Viorel Ursu, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United States
• Mihai Popsoi, Deputy-Speaker, Parliament of Moldova; Chairman, Moldova-U.S. Parliamentary Friendship Group
• William Hill, Global Fellow, Wilson Center; Former Head, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Mission to Moldova Ambassador

Moderator

• Ambassador William Taylor, Vice President, Russia and Europe Center, U.S. Institute of Peace

To register for the event, please visit: www.usip.org/events/russias-malign-influence-moldova. For additional information, please contact Elizabeth June at ejune@usip.org.