Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Moldovan Pro-Kremlin Leader Jailed for Russian Meddling
In Moldova, a regional leader named Evgenia Gutul was sent to prison for seven years.
She was found guilty of sending money from Russia to a political party.
Prosecutors say this happened between 2019 and 2022.
Gutul disagrees with the government and thinks it is unfair.
The Russian government also believes the sentence is politically motivated.
People showed support for Gutul near the courthouse, criticizing the government.
Evgenia Gutul, pro-Kremlin regional leader, sentenced to seven years.
Gutul convicted of channelling funds from Russia to the "Shor" party.
Funds were moved from 2019-2022 to finance political activities.
Gutul denied wrongdoing and called the sentencing politically motivated.
The Kremlin condemned the sentence, accusing Moldova of undermining democracy.
- Who
- Evgenia Gutul, pro-Kremlin regional leader of Gagauzia
- What
- Evgenia Gutul sentenced to seven years for channelling funds from Russia to a political party.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Why
- To finance the pro-Moscow "Shor" party and coordinate activities.
Moldovan Government & Prosecutors
Kremlin
Verdict Legitimacy
Moldovan Government & Prosecutors
Gutul guilty of channelling money from Russia to fund a political party.
Kremlin
The Kremlin views the sentence as politically motivated.
- Defendant
- Evgenia Gutul
- Charge
- Channelling money from Russia
- Sentence
- Seven years in jail
- Party
- "Shor"
- Region
- Gagauzia
- Location of protests
- Near the court in Chisinau
- Fund Transfers Period
- 2019-2022