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Official TranscriptOfficial Journal EN of the European Union L series 2025/1434 15.7.2025 COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1434 of 15 July 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/888 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council...
Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2025/1434 15.7.2025 COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1434 of 15 July 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/888 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2023/888 of 28 April 2023 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova(1), and in particular Article 13(1) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 28 April 2023, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/888.
(2) The Union remains unwavering in its support for the Republic of Moldova and its resilience, security, stability, economy and energy supply in the face of destabilising activities by external actors.
(3) In view of the situation in the Republic of Moldova, the Council considers that seven persons and three entities should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/888.
(4) Regulation (EU) 2023/888 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1 Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/888 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 15 July 2025.
For the Council The President K. KALLAS
(1) OJ L 114, 2.5.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/888/oj.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/1434/oj 1/6ANNEX Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/888 is amended as follows:
(1) the following entries are added to the table under the heading ‘A. Natural persons’:
Name Identifying information Statement of reasons Date of listing ‘17. Alexandru BEȘCHIERU Function: Leader of the “Forța de Alternativă și Alexandru Beșchieru is the leader of the “Forța de Alternativă și de Salvare 15.7.2025 de Salvare a Moldovei” (“Alternative and a Moldovei” (“FASM”) political party, which is one of the successors of the Salvation Force of Moldova”) political party outlawed ȘOR political party, led by Ilan Shor. In April 2024, Ilan Shor launched in Moscow the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, which unites the successors of his
DOB: 5.7.1990 party, including FASM.
POB: Chișinău, Republic of Moldova As the leader of FASM, Alexandru Beșchieru represents the party and coordinates
Gender: male its activities.
Nationality: Republic of Moldova He is therefore associated with the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc. He is also associated with Ilan Shor.
18. Victoria FURTUNĂ Function: Politician – Leader of the “Moldova Victoria Furtună is a politician from the Republic of Moldova who has received 15.7.2025 Mare” political party significant support from Ilan Shor and the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, which is the successor of the outlawed ȘOR political party, led by Ilan Shor. In particular,
DOB: 24.2.1981 during the 2024 Presidential election, members of the Victory/Pobeda Political
POB: Hâncești, Republic of Moldova Bloc were encouraged to vote for Victoria Furtună, including through bribing schemes. Moreover, in breach of electoral laws prohibiting campaigning during
Gender: female the day of the elections, listed person Ilan Shor and his associates instructed their supporters to vote for Victoria Furtună.
Nationality: Republic of Moldova Therefore, she is associated with the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc. She is also associated with Ilan Shor.
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19. Vadim GROZAVU Function: Leader of the “Victorie” (Victory) Vadim Grozavu is the leader of the “Victorie” political party, which is one of the 15.7.2025 political party successors of the outlawed ȘOR political party, led by listed person Ilan Shor. In April 2024, Ilan Shor launched in Moscow the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc,
DOB: 2.12.1984 which unites the successors of his party, including Victory.
POB: Republic of Moldova As the leader of Victory, Vadim Grozavu represents the party and coordinates its
Gender: male activities.
Nationality: Republic of Moldova He is therefore associated with the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc. He is also associated with Ilan Shor.
20. Irina MIHAIL LOZOVAN Function: Politician – “Renaștere” (Revival) Irina Lozovan is a politician in the Republic of Moldova from the Renaștere 15.7.2025 political party political party (“Renaștere”/“Revival”)), which is one of the successors of the outlawed ȘOR political party, led by listed person Ilan Shor. In April 2024, Ilan
DOB: 27.12.1983 Shor launched in Moscow the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, which unites the
POB: Lipcani, Republic of Moldova successors of his party, including Renaștere.
Gender: female Irina Lozovan took part in this event and played an executive role in Ilan Shor’s bribing scheme in the context of the presidential elections and constitutional
Nationality: Republic of Moldova referendum on EU accession of 2024.
By seriously undermining the holding of elections, Irina Lozovan is responsible for actions that undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova.
She is also associated with the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc and Ilan Shor.
21. Alexei LUNGU Function: Journalist, President of “Șansă” Alexei Lungu is the leader of the “Șansă” political party, which is one of the 15.7.2025
(Chance) Political Party successors of the outlawed ȘOR political party, led by listed person Ilan Shor. In April 2024, Ilan Shor launched in Moscow the Victory/Pobeda political bloc,
POB: Republic of Moldova which unites the successors of his party, including Șansă.
Gender: male As the leader of Șansă, Alexei Lungu represents the party and coordinates its
Nationality: Republic of Moldova activities. He is therefore associated with the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc. He is also associated with Ilan Shor.
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22. Alexandr NESTEROVSCHI Function: Politician Alexandr Nesterovschi is a politician from the Republic of Moldova who has been 15.7.2025 involved in bribing schemes organised by listed person Ilan Shor in order to
DOB: 11.1.1981 corrupt several politicians from the Republic of Moldova to create an apparently
POB: Răuțel, Republic of Moldova pro-European movement, but that was in fact controlled by Ilan Shor from Moscow. During his criminal trial, Alexandr Nesterovschi received support from
Gender: male Russia and Ilan Shor. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison for political corruption.
Nationality: Republic of Moldova By undermining the democratic political process, including by attempting to destabilise or overthrow the constitutional order, Alexandr Nesterovschi is responsible for actions or policies which undermine or threaten the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, or democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova. He is also associated with Ilan Shor.
23. Natalia PARASCA Function: Politician; leader of the “Renaștere” Natalia Parasca is the leader of the “Renaștere” (Revival) political party, which is 15.7.2025’
(Revival) political party; board member of one of the successors of the outlawed ȘOR political party, led by listed person Ilan “Evrazia” organization Shor. In April 2024, Ilan Shor launched in Moscow the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, which unites the successors of his party, including Renaștere. As the leader
DOB: 2.2.1990 of Renaștere, Natalia Parasca represents the party and coordinates its activities.
POB: Ukraine She is also a member of the board of listed entity Evrazia, which is actively
Gender: female involved in the illegal financing schemes of Ilan Shor.
Nationality: Russian Natalia Parasca is therefore associated with the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, Ilan Shor and Evrazia.
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15.7.2025(2) the following entries are added to the table under the heading ‘B. Legal persons, entities and bodies’:
Name Identifying information Statement of Reasons Date of listing ‘3. A7 OOO Type of entity: Limited liability company A7 has been established by Ilan Shor, together with multiple financial companies 15.7.2025 in Moscow, partnering with Russian state entities. These companies are linked to (A7 LLC) Address: 125196, Moscow, District of efforts to influence the Presidential elections and Constitutional referendum on Tverskoy, Lesnaya Street 9, Room 2/10, Russian EU accession held in the Republic of Moldova in 2024. Ilan Shor used A7 to Federation transfer money to voters, offering payments in exchange for votes against the
Registration number: 087101182757 referendum and for specific candidates in the Presidential elections.
By seriously undermining the holding of elections, A7 is responsible for actions that undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova. A7 is also associated with Ilan Shor.
4. VICTORY/POBEDA POLITICAL Type of entity: Political bloc The Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc was established by Ilan Shor on 21 April 2024. 15.7.2025 BLOC The bloc was formed with several notable signatories including Marina Tauber
Address: Moscow, Russian Federation and Evghenia Guțul, and leaders of the “Chance” (Șansă), “Revival” (Renaștere), Политический блок “Победа” “Victory” (Victorie) and “Alternative and Salvation Force of Moldova” (Forța de Alternativă și de Salvare a Moldovei) parties. During the assembly, Ilan Shor was elected as the chairman of the political bloc, with listed persons Evghenia Guțul as the executive secretary and Marina Tauber as the secretary.
The Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc is involved in spreading false information and engaged in vote-buying schemes during the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum on EU accession held in the Republic of Moldova in
2024.
By undermining the democratic political process, including by seriously undermining the holding of elections, the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc is responsible for actions or policies that undermine or threaten the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, or democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova. It is also associated with Ilan Shor.
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5. The Cultural Educational Centre Type of entity: Autonomous non-profit The Cultural Educational Centre of Moldova facilitated electoral interference in the 15.7.2025’ of Moldova organisation 2024 presidential elections by distributing free vouchers to voters transported to a Moscow polling station, while simultaneously promoting the “Card of the (“Культурно-образовательный Address: Moscow, Russian Federation Citizen of the Republic of Moldova in the Russian Federation” propaganda центр Молдовы”)
Registration number: 1237700920654 – program. Those activities have been conducted in coordination with Ilan Shor and 9705215107/770501001 other associates, to systematically influence electoral outcomes. Ilan Shor and Evghenia Guțul, together with the Victory political party, promoted the opening
Website: https://moldovacenter.ru/ of the Cultural Educational Center in multiple Russian cities. The launch event has also been used as a platform to promote the agenda of the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, led by Ilan Shor and Evghenia Guțul.
By undermining the democratic political process, including by seriously undermining the holding of elections, the Cultural Educational Centre of Moldova is responsible for actions or policies that undermine or threaten the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, or democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova. The Cultural Educational Centre of Moldova is therefore associated with Ilan Shor.
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