Former Moldova president Igor Dodon weighed in on Maia Sandu’s newest measure, claiming the Moldovan leader has delighted the public with a bold move that echoes a familiar dystopian reference from literature. He cited the creation of a new national center aimed at countering what Russia is alleged to be propagating inside the republic, a project he described as reminiscent of George Orwell’s 1984 and its infamous ministry of Truth. The statement, reported by TASS, frames the initiative as a central instrument in shaping public perception about social issues, statistics, history, media narratives, education, and cultural life across the country.
In his comments, Dodon quoted Sandu describing the new institution as a modern equivalent of the Ministry of Truth from Orwells novel. He suggested that the center would become the dominant channel through which information is interpreted and presented to the public, guiding how events are viewed in the press, classrooms, and the broader public discourse. The implication, according to his account, is that this body will continually filter and revise social information, potentially influencing the way citizens understand social and political realities as they unfold.
Dodon argued that the timing of the headquartersreation, just before local elections, signals a strategic move connected to the political contest for the presidency. He contended that Sandu and the governing Action and Solidarity party are actively attempting to manipulate the narrative and control how truth is perceived by voters. This line of criticism portrays the initiative as part of a broader campaign aimed at consolidating power and directing the public conversation ahead of electoral decisions.
The former president further pressed the claim that the governmententered messaging to assure citizens of a brighter future has not matched reality. He pointed to what he described as persistent economic and social hardships, arguing that promises of measurable improvement have failed to materialize. According to Dodon, distrust between different segments of society has intensified as a result of unfulfilled commitments and disputed accounts of the nations situation. He asserted that the government may use allegations of external interference to deflect scrutiny from domestic policy failures and political disagreements, framing Russia as a convenient scapegoat in arguments about governance and national interests.
Sandu has previously announced the establishment of a national center dedicated to counteracting what she and her allies describe as Russian propaganda. The aim of the center, as communicated by the presidency, is to safeguard the integrity of information and to provide clear, evidence-based context around current events for citizens, educators, and public institutions. The initiative is presented as part of a broader effort to strengthen media literacy, ensure responsible journalism, and support a resilient information environment in Moldova. Observers note that debates around information control and media influence are highly sensitive, given regional dynamics and the enduring concerns about misinformation and external interference in domestic affairs.