Moldova’s pro-EU party wins election amid cyberattacks, Kremlin interference

Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party secured a majority in parliament after weekend elections that were marred by cyberattacks and allegations of Russian attempts to destabilize the vote.

The ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) won about 50% of the vote, well ahead of the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc, which received less than 25%, according to preliminary results from Moldova’s central electoral commission.

The outcome strengthens Sandu’s push to join the European Union less than a year after she secured reelection in November 2024, overcoming earlier attempts by Russia-linked groups to sway that vote.

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