Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Despite Russian Interference, Moldova Pro-EU Party Wins Election

The pro-European party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu has claimed victory and a new majority in parliament in Sunday's elections seen as critical for her country's future path to the EU. Sandu had warned of "massive Russian interference" after voting, saying the future of Moldova, flanked by Ukraine and Romania, was at stake. Igor Grosu, the leader of Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) which secured about 50% of the vote, said Russia had thrown "everything it had" at the election.

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... In the run-up to the vote, police reported evidence of an unprecedented effort by Russia to spread disinformation and buy votes. Dozens of men were also arrested, accused of travelling to Serbia for firearms training and co-ordinating unrest.

A BBC investigation uncovered a network promising to pay participants if they posted pro-Russian propaganda and fake news. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-09-29 12:51 PM

Has Putin's decomposing orange bitch called the election rigged yet?

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-10-01 12:37 PM

I prefer to cleave to the notion that inside every foreign buckaroo on this planet is a American trying to get out.

#3 | Posted by dutch46 at 2025-10-01 01:25 PM

"Russian Interference"

I'm glad the Moldovan populace isn't as gullible as too many US voters.

#4 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2025-10-01 02:27 PM

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