Moldova Election: Pro-EU Party Holds Lead Amid Russian Interference Claims as Vote Count Progresses

Moldova’s Central Election Commission is currently tallying votes from a high-stakes national election, with provisional results expected throughout the night and full verification anticipated later on Monday morning. The pro-European Union Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) appears to be leading, aiming to secure a renewed parliamentary majority to continue its push for EU integration within the next five years.

However, the election has been significantly overshadowed by serious allegations of widespread Russian interference. Officials claim pro-Russian opposition blocs, including the BEP and Alternativa, have benefited from a Moscow-orchestrated campaign of disinformation, bribery, and vote-buying. Moldovan National Security Adviser Stanislav Secrieru warned of “unprecedented efforts” by Russia, including the use of AI-driven disinformation amplified by troll networks and resources dedicated to instigating street violence.

Security concerns escalated on Sunday with bomb threats reported at several overseas polling stations, including one that led to the evacuation of Moldova’s embassy in Brussels. Authorities are also investigating intelligence reports of planned unrest in Chișinău, starting tonight and continuing into tomorrow’s protest organized by a pro-Russian bloc.

Early results primarily stemmed from smaller towns and villages, with ballots from major cities and international polling stations being counted later, which could still influence the final outcome.

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