Summary
Russia responded after Moldova's election results showed a win for the pro-European party, European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu. The PAS received around 50.2% of the votes, surpassing the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc's 24.2%. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested that the results should be resolved internally in Moldova.
Key Facts
- Moldova held an election where the pro-European PAS won approximately 50.2% of the votes.
- The pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc, led by Igor Dodon, received around 24.2% of the votes.
- President Maia Sandu, leader of PAS, had warned of possible Russian interference before the election.
- Igor Dodon suggested there might have been political intervention in the voting process.
- Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, stated that Moldova should address the election results internally.
- The election results were published with 99.9% of votes counted.
- The situation continues to develop, and no final assessments have been made by Russia.
