Moldova holds key election as Russia’s shadow looms large

As Moldova approaches its pivotal parliamentary elections on Sunday, the nation finds itself at a crossroads, torn between its aspirations for European Union membership and the looming shadow of Russian influence. Prime Minister Dorin Recean, leading the pro-European PAS party, has framed the election as a ‘final battle’ for Moldova’s future, warning of unprecedented Russian interference aimed at destabilizing the country and installing pro-Kremlin politicians.