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

The background, key players and likely outcome of a contest of crucial interest to both Europe and Russia

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Viele Blicke sind auf die Parlamentswahl am Sonntag in Moldau gerichtet. Einige Beobachter befürchten eine extreme Beeinflussung der Ergebnisse durch Moskau.

The parliamentary election has been fraught with claims of Russian interference

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Most polls project the governing pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity in the lead.

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Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Chisinau Oleg Ozerov described the current election campaign in Moldova as the dirtiest he has ever encountered

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The election was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

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