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In pictures: Moldovans vote in decisive parliamentary elections

Moldovans on Sunday are casting their votes in parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the country's future direction. The poll will determine whether Moldova continues on its pro-European Union path or shifts towards closer ties with Russia, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2025

Polls open in Moldova in a tense parliamentary election plagued with reports of Russian interference

Police have arrested many people in hundreds of raids leading up to the vote as reports of Russian interference and planned disturbances plagued what many believe is the most consequential election in the country’s recent history.

Euronews · Sep 28, 2025

Moldovans Torn Between Pro-EU And Pro-Russia Vote In Tense Polls

Moldovans vote on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could see the country neighbouring Ukraine swerve from its pro-European path towards Moscow, with the government and the EU accusing Russia of "deeply interfering".

International Business Times · Sep 28, 2025

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Moldovans face stark choice between EU and Russia in critical election

The parliamentary election has been fraught with claims of Russian interference

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Moldova's electoral commission bars pro-Russian party from Sunday's parliamentary vote

The Heart of Moldova party is one of four in the Russia-friendly Patriotic Electoral Bloc, viewed as one of the main opponents of the ruling pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity.

Euronews · Sep 26, 2025

Moldovan pro-EU party leader says upcoming election will 'define country's future'

The leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), Igor Gorsu, says Sunday’s parliamentary election could mean a continued path toward the EU or a country brought back under Russia’s orbit.

Euronews · Sep 26, 2025

Why are Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday so important?

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025

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Moldova's prime minister accuses Russia of using country's election to 'take power'

Moldovan authorities have accused Russia of conducting a hybrid war to try to derail the country’s EU path by meddling in elections, illicitly funding pro-Russian parties and running disinformation campaigns.

Euronews · Sep 25, 2025

Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of using country's election to 'take power'

Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean warns that Russia is spending heavily to influence an upcoming parliamentary election

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,064

Here are the key developments on the 1,064th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time by solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova

Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming election.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025

'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies

Moldovans are bracing for a difficult winter ahead as a looming energy shortage could leave them without enough energy

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Russia's Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting Jan. 1

Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom says it will halt gas supplies to Moldova starting on Jan. 1, citing alleged unpaid debt by the east European country

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

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International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Moldova Declares Emergency Ahead Of Expected Russia Gas Cuts

Moldova's parliament approved Friday a 60-day state of emergency as an expected cut of Russian gas to the power station that supplies a majority of its electricity could trigger blackouts.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

Moldova Votes For State Of Emergency Over Gas Supply

Moldova declares state of emergency in energy sector due to potential gas supply disruptions from Russia, highlighting geopolitical challenges and efforts ...

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom

Moldova’s parliament has voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas supplies this winter

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Moldova’s pro-EU president Maia Sandu wins close run-off election amid Russian meddling claims

Her win comes as Moldova’s EU membership efforts in wake of Ukraine invasion gain momentum

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The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

The election overshadowed by fraud and intimidation that could help Putin

Moldovans are casting votes in a decisive runoff that pits pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu against Russia-friendly former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy says army has asked for up to 500,000 more troops to be mobilised — as it happened

Ukraine’s president is speaking to the world’s media at an end-of-year press conference

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 664

White House warns US only has enough funding for one more aid package this year; Ukraine’s top general says situation on frontline has not reached stalemate

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: US announces extra funding for Ukraine; Russia criticises Kyiv-backed peace talks – as it happened

Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, announces additional security assistance ; Moscow says talks in Malta without its presence will be ‘counterproductive’

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Moldova's prime minister accepts resignation of interior minister after fatal airport shooting

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean says that he accepted the resignations of three ministers including the interior minister

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Moldovan region headed for clash with pro-European government

The assembly in a pro-Russian region of Moldova on Tuesday endorsed the election of a local leader intent on improving ties with Moscow, a move that set up a clash with the country's pro-European government.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Polish PM says fast-track route for Moldovan EU membership is possible

Fast-tracking Moldova's accession to the European Union could be possible, Poland's prime minister said on Thursday, as Chisinau seeks to join the bloc amid fears it could be drawn into the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.

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