Jack Clover

Assistant foreign news editor at The Times and Sunday Times with recent on-the-ground reporting from Moldova and prior experience living in Ukraine; guest providing expert analysis of Moldova's parliamentary election and Russian influence.

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Sep 25, 2025 • 33min

Russia’s next invasion could come via the ballot box

In this engaging discussion, Jack Clover, Assistant Foreign News Editor at The Times, shares his wealth of knowledge from his time in Moldova and Ukraine. He dives into the high-stakes parliamentary elections, emphasizing the critical influence of Russia and local oligarchs like Ilan Shor. Jack reveals the strategic significance of Moldova's geography, the pro-Russian sentiment in regions like Gagauzia, and the impact of foreign money on the electoral process. Tensions, potential chaos, and the broader implications for European security are explored.

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