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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 29, 2025
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Pro-EU party in Moldova set to win vote mired in claims of Russian interference
Sandu had warned of "massive Russian interference" after voting, saying the future of her country, flanked by Ukraine and Romania, was at stake. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Moldovan President Maia Sandu's pro-European party is on track for a significant victory and a new parliamentary majority in elections marred by accusations of Russian interference. Sandu had warned of "massive Russian interference," stating her country's future was at stake.
- Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won almost 50% of the votes, securing 54 seats in the 101-seat parliament.
- The main opposition leader, Igor Dodon, preemptively claimed victory for his pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc and called for protests outside parliament.
- The election saw a turnout of over 52% and was impacted by bomb scares at polling stations in Moldova and internationally, with police reporting extensive Russian efforts to spread disinformation and buy votes.
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