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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.
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