Tensions are rising with Moscow as Moldova’s pro-western government accuses Russia of organizing the vandalism of state buildings in the run-up to the election in October.

Moldova has blamed a recent spate of attacks on government and state buildings in the capital Chisinau on Moscow, saying Russia is trying to influence next month’s election.

In just 3 weeks, Moldova will hold a presidential election and a referendum on EU membership – on October 20th.

The government has repeatedly accused Russia of conducting a “hybrid war” against the country, meddling in local elections, and running vast disinformation campaigns to try to topple the government and derail its path toward joining the EU.