Moldovans cast ballots in a tense election plagued by Russian interference claims

Moldovans are heading to the polls to cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference. The vote on Sunday is seen as a choice between integration with the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. The pivotal vote will elect a new 101-seat parliament after which a prime minister is nominated and a new government is formed. The pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity has held a strong parliamentary majority since 2021. It’s coming up against several Russia-friendly opponents but no viable pro-European partners. That leaves a lot of uncertainty over potential outcomes.