The Supreme Court of Justice in Moldova considered a request from Igor Dodon's lawyers to recuse the panel of judges in the 'Kulyok' case, prompted by an incident involving the former leader's forced appearance in court.

Igor Dodon, leader of the Party of Socialists (PSRM), stated that there are individuals within the party attempting to remove him from his position as chairman, a claim he made on TVC21's 'Glavnoe' program.

Lawyers for former Moldovan President Igor Dodon have requested the recusal of judges from the Supreme Court of Justice hearing the 'Kulyok' (bag) case, citing doubts about their impartiality.

Moldova's Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) rejected an appeal by former President Igor Dodon's lawyer, confirming that his brother and brother-in-law will remain outside the scope of a dispute with the National Integrity Authority (ANI).

Moldovan Socialist Party MP Olga Cebotari has denied rumors that she intends to remove Igor Dodon from his position as party leader, stating that her recent interviews never touched on the subject.

Former Moldovan President and Socialist leader Igor Dodon criticized new parliamentary regulations on ethics and behavior for deputies, calling them an instrument of censorship and pressure.

Chisinau Mayor Ion Cheban commented on statements by Socialist Party leader Igor Dodon, who accused him of arrogance for not mentioning him by name in a post about their meeting, stating he avoided no one and saw nothing wrong.

Igor Dodon, leader of Moldova's Socialist Party, stated that some within the party hope for his conviction to seize power. He affirmed his intention to remain in politics, cautioning against such desires.

Private television station 'Exclusiv TV' was fined 20,000 lei for failing to comply with audiovisual media service provisions regarding public information during a broadcast featuring Igor Dodon.

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban declined to answer questions about whether he would testify in the 'kulyok case,' which involves his former party colleague Igor Dodon, stating that lawyers would handle the matter.