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Russian Aggression

If martial law is suspended for elections, Ukraine will lose its army, Zelenskyy warns

Ukraine would be legally required to drastically reduce its wartime-sized army. Moreover, millions - most refugees abroad, soldiers, and those in occupied territories - would be unable to vote.

byYuri Zoria

pro-eu ruling party wins romania's parliamentary elections far-right pushes influence romanian voter casting ballot moldova's comrat city 1 romania social democrats (psd) have emerged victorious securing around 22% vote preliminary

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Pro-EU ruling party wins Romania’s parliamentary elections but far-right pushes for influence

Romania's Social Democrats won, but a surge in far-right votes led to a fragmented parliament, complicating coalition talks amid concerns over Russian influence.

byYuri Zoria

pro-eu sandu secures historic second term moldova's president defeating pro-russian stoianoglo maia (in center) giving comments press after winning presidential elections chisinau 4 november 2024

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Russia to intensify Moldova destabilization before 2025 parliamentary elections, expert warns

Moldova should prioritize economic growth and social cohesion, as Russia-backed forces exploit internal divisions to push an anti-European agenda, the expert says.

byYuri Zoria

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International

Diaspora vote clinches Sandu’s re-election in Moldova, reflecting deep divisions within the country

Pro-EU Maia Sandu wins Moldova's presidential runoff over pro-Russian Stoianoglo, securing victory with strong diaspora support despite trailing domestically by 2.4%.

byYuri Zoria

russia-based oligarch funneled $39 million vote-buying scheme moldova moldova's president maia sandu briefing journalists chișinău 21 october 2024 newsmakermd chisinau

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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.

byYuri Zoria