Maia Sandu

Moldovan Interior Minister Efros resigned after Maya Sandu was re-elected to a second presidential term. The decision was made against the backdrop of challenges related to the war in Ukraine and the influx of refugees.

The President of Moldova condemned Russia's large-scale air strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Russia fired about 120 missiles and 90 drones, and its air defense system destroyed more than 140 targets.

Two russian drones were found on the territory of Moldova, one of which was identified as a Shahed without explosives. President Maia Sandu said that the situation does not pose a danger to citizens, but is a cause for concern.

The Central Election Commission of Moldova has officially approved the results of the second round of the presidential election. Maia Sandu won with 55.35% of the vote, ahead of Alexandru Stoianoglo, who garnered 44.65%.

The President of Ukraine met with the newly elected President of Moldova at the summit of the European Political Community. They discussed European integration, security challenges and countering Russian disinformation.

The Victorie bloc claimed unequal voting conditions for diasporas in Europe and Russia. The opposition claims that Sandu's victory was achieved through fraud at European polling stations.

The Institute for the Study of War reports on attempts by Russian agents to discredit Maia Sandu's victory in the elections in Moldova. Pro-Russian politicians and oligarchs are spreading statements about the illegitimacy of the voting results.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Maia Sandu and congratulated her on her election victory. The leaders discussed European integration and Zelenskyy invited Sandu to visit Ukraine.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation commented on Maia Sandu's victory in the Moldovan presidential election. According to him, this will hinder Russia's plans for Transnistria and promote strategic cooperation.

According to preliminary results of the CEC, Maia Sandu won the presidential election in Moldova with 55. 41% of the vote. The election was attended by 1.7 million voters, with the diaspora playing a significant role.

The incumbent President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has announced her victory in the presidential election, garnering 54% of the vote. Sandu promises to push the country toward the EU despite Russia's opposition.

After 93% of the ballots have been counted, Maia Sandu is ahead of Alexandru Stoianoglo with 50. 3% to 49.7%. The final results depend on the counting of votes from the diaspora in EU countries.

According to preliminary data from the Moldovan Central Election Commission, opposition leader Alexandru Stoianoglo gained 52. 03% of the vote in the second round of the presidential election. Incumbent President Maia Sandu received the support of 47.97% of voters.

Police in Moldova registered 191 violations during the second round of the presidential election as of 18:30. The most common violations were photographing ballots and campaigning.

Frankfurt, Liverpool, and Northampton received fake reports of mining of polling stations for the presidential elections in Moldova. The Moldovan Foreign Ministry warned of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt the diaspora vote.

More than 1. 5 million people voted in the second round of the presidential election in Moldova. Voters aged 66-75 were the most active, and the turnout abroad exceeded the first round.

Promo-LEX observers recorded numerous violations at polling stations during the second round of the presidential election in Moldova. Among the violations were untimely opening of polling stations, campaigning and photographing of ballots.

Moldova is holding the second round of the presidential election between Maia Sandu and Alexandru Stoianoglo. There are 2219 polling stations in operation, and more than 400 cases of voter bribery from the first round are being investigated.

The Moldovan government has appealed to EU countries about Russia's possible interference in voting at foreign polling stations. The pro-European Maia Sandu and pro-russian Alexandru Stoianoglo are running in the second round.

In a debate with Maia Sandu, candidate Alexandru Stoianoglo declared his intention to strengthen relations with Ukraine. Sandu responded by accusing him of ties with Moscow, recalling his pro-Russian stance.

The General Inspectorate of Police in Moldova is investigating more than 400 cases of voter bribery during the first round of the presidential election. Most of the suspects are cooperating with the investigation and face fines of up to 37.5 thousand lei.

In a referendum in Moldova, 50. 46% of voters supported constitutional changes to join the EU. At the same time, presidential elections were held, where Maia Sandu failed to win an outright victory in the first round.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu accused criminal groups of attempting to bribe 300,000 votes in the election. According to preliminary results, 50.39% supported the European vector in the referendum.

In a referendum in Moldova, 53. 52% of voters opposed joining the EU. President Maia Sandu spoke of an “attack on freedom and democracy” and the influence of “criminal groups” in cooperation with foreign forces.

With 70% of the votes counted, Maia Sandu received 36% of the support of voters, ahead of Alexandru Stoianoh with 29%. In the referendum on European integration, 55.31% of citizens voted against.

Salome Zurabishvili addressed the Presidents of Ukraine and Moldova, emphasizing the joint fight against Russian aggression. She called on international partners to support Georgia's European integration aspirations.

Moldova is holding presidential elections and a referendum on enshrining its EU course in the Constitution. Pro-Western Maia Sandu is leading the race, but a second round is possible.

The Council of the European Union has approved the framework for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, setting the stage for accession negotiations that will begin next week, which is a significant achievement on Ukraine's path to EU membership.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has signed a law expanding the provision on high treason. These changes cause outrage among its components and Amnesty International.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken did not rule out that the United States may "adapt and correct" its position on allowing Ukraine to launch strikes with American weapons on targets in Russia.