Moldova stays European—here’s how they beat $180 million in Russian bribes
Despite Moscow’s disinformation and proxy protests, PAS wins big, handing Sandu a renewed mandate for Moldova’s European path.
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Russia-based oligarch funneled $39 million into vote-buying scheme in Moldova
Moldovan police uncovered a $39 million vote-buying scheme, allegedly led by oligarch Ilan Shor, using Russian bank accounts ahead of recent elections and referendum.
Sandu claims 300,000 votes bought in “fraud of unprecedented scale” at first round of Moldova’s presidential election
Moldova's referendum on EU membership passed by a razor-thin margin, with 50.08% voting in favor. Incumbent President Maia Sandu won the first round of presidential elections with 41% of the vote but will face pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo in a runoff on 3 November.