"With 98% of votes counted, the results showed that around half of Moldovans favored staying on the EU course. The ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), which has held a strong parliamentary majority since 2021, secured 49.6% of ballots, according to preliminary results. The pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc came second, winning 24.6%. More than 1.59 million, or about 51.9% of eligible voters, had voted in the election, the Central Electoral Commission reported."
"What you need to know Polls close in Moldova Moldova is choosing between pro-EU and pro-Russia parties President Maia Sandu accuses Russia of 'massive interference' after casting her ballot Rival Igor Dodon says interference came from the West Two Russia-friendly parties were disqualified ahead of the vote Read below for a roundup of the latest news, analyses and videos on Moldova's parliamentary election on Sunday, September 28:"
Moldova held a high-stakes parliamentary election that would influence alignment toward the European Union or Russia. The ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) led the count, securing about 49.6% of votes with 98% tallied, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc took roughly 24.6%. Voter turnout reached about 51.9% of eligible voters. Earlier counts showed PAS at 46% versus the Patriotic Bloc at 27% with over 90% counted. President Maia Sandu alleged 'massive interference' from Russia; rival Igor Dodon blamed the West. Two Russia-friendly parties were disqualified before voting.
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