Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMoldova is holding a parliamentary election on Sunday, which will determine the country's geopolitical alignment between the European Union and Russia. The election is fraught with claims of Russian interference, including alleged vote-buying, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns, which Moldovan authorities say aim to derail the country's EU path. Russia has denied all allegations of meddling, dismissing them as "anti-Russian" and "unsubstantiated." Moldovan electoral authorities have barred several Russia-friendly parties, such as the Heart of Moldova and Moldova Mare, from participating due to alleged illegal financing and voter bribery. Despite economic challenges that may have reduced support for the ruling pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity, the Moldovan diaspora's vote is expected to be crucial in the high-stakes ballot. In fullMoldovans face stark choice between EU and Russia in critical electionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Election to decide Moldova’s geopolitical future
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMoldova is holding a parliamentary election on Sunday, which will determine the country's geopolitical alignment between the European Union and Russia. The election is fraught with claims of Russian interference, including alleged vote-buying, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns, which Moldovan authorities say aim to derail the country's EU path. Russia has denied all allegations of meddling, dismissing them as "anti-Russian" and "unsubstantiated." Moldovan electoral authorities have barred several Russia-friendly parties, such as the Heart of Moldova and Moldova Mare, from participating due to alleged illegal financing and voter bribery. Despite economic challenges that may have reduced support for the ruling pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity, the Moldovan diaspora's vote is expected to be crucial in the high-stakes ballot. In fullMoldovans face stark choice between EU and Russia in critical electionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
