Moldova Narrowly Votes for EU Membership Amid Alleged Russian Interference
A tight referendum vote in Moldova supports EU constitutional amendment, as accusations of Russian meddling and vote-buying emerge.
- The EU membership referendum passed with a slim majority of 50.39%, driven by votes from the Moldovan diaspora.
- President Maia Sandu accused Russia of unprecedented interference, including a massive vote-buying scheme targeting 300,000 voters.
- Sandu will face a runoff against pro-Russian candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo in the presidential election after securing 42% of the vote.
- Moldovan authorities and international observers reported significant Russian efforts to destabilize the vote through disinformation and corruption.
- The European Union and the United States condemned the alleged Russian interference, pledging continued support for Moldova's EU aspirations.


























































































































