



Due to historical ties, Moldova and Romania regard each other as brother states.


Gheorghi remains proud of his time as a border guard on the Soviet-Chinese border. He has kept his uniform to this day and crafted a Soviet-era border post, which he has placed in his garden.
“This is the Soviet Union. Beyond the post is Europe,” he jokes.


The Dniester River forms a natural border over large stretches between the de facto regime of Transnistria and the territories controlled by the Moldovan government.






When asked why they are doing this, Igor says, "I believe in him. He will be the new president." Even after repeated questioning, they emphasize that they receive no payment for their efforts.



Special polling stations were set up in border towns controlled by the Moldovan government for eligible voters from the separatist region.
After casting his vote, one man asked: “Do you know where we’ll get paid? They brought us here like cattle, and now we’re not even being paid.”

Molovata Nouă and Cocieri are the only communities on the left side of the Dniester that are not controlled by the Transnistrian separatists but by the Moldovan government.
From Moldovan-controlled territory, these villages can only be reached by ferry.

She has no opinion on the election, but her mother is pro-Russian, while her father is pro-European.

During the civil war between Moldova and Transnistria, he fought on the Moldovan side. He states: “I don’t want to speak the language of the occupiers. For Europe, for Moldova, for Romania – and into the trash with the Russian occupiers.”



whispers say: ”war is coming”
The Republic of Moldova finds itself caught between European integration and Russian influence. While part of the population supports closer ties with the EU, another segment leans toward Russia. These tensions are reflected not only in political decisions but also in daily life.
During the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum in October 2024, a slim majority voted in favor of EU alignment.
The population is deeply divided: some place their hopes on economic stability and reforms through the EU, while others fear the loss of cultural identity and the possibility of a war between the West and Russia.
“whispers say: war is coming” offers a glimpse into the societal mood during the election weeks in Moldova, with a particular focus on Russia's influence.