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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.
President Zelenskyy invited several other world leaders to the Global Peace Summit in Sweden. In particular, the head of state has invited the presidents of Moldova and the Czech Republic to join the conference.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu calls for more air defense systems to be delivered to Ukraine after a russian missile strike destroyed a large power plant in Kyiv region.
Moldova's ambassador to the EU expects Chisinau to start accession talks with the EU by the end of June 2024, moving faster than the Western Balkan countries in the accession process.
U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker is planning a visit to Romania to discuss with officials and business representatives the country's contribution to regional cooperation, emergency assistance to Ukraine in the energy sector, and long-term investments in infrastructure in Romania and Ukraine.
Moldova and the U. S. discussed Moldova's role in contributing to Ukraine's economic recovery through infrastructure development, including roads and railways, hosting companies involved in Ukraine's recovery, and attracting investment to develop Moldova's economy.
Moldova's Constitutional Court has overturned a law that banned a pro-Russian party linked to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor from running in the elections. Members of the party are also allowed to run in the elections, despite Shor's conviction for fraud.
The Moldovan parliament approved the Declaration on the country's European integration, calling EU accession a national priority and emphasizing the benefits it will bring in terms of sovereignty, democracy, economic development and social policy.
The First Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova to discuss European integration, bilateral relations, and Ukraine's expectations regarding the participation of the President of Moldova in the Global Peace Summit.
Russia is trying to use the unrecognized regions of Transnistria and Gagauzia to conduct hybrid operations and destabilize Moldova on the eve of EU accession talks and presidential elections.
Ukraine has shared intelligence with Moldova that helped the country prepare for and avoid a russian coup attempt, but Moldova, like other countries in the region, remains under threat of potential russian aggression.
France reaffirms its unwavering support for Moldova's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity amid growing fears that Transnistria could become a new flashpoint.
Moldova has decided to suspend the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, citing russia's withdrawal from the treaty.
France and Moldova will sign defense and economic cooperation agreements during Moldovan President Maia Sandu's visit to Paris on Thursday.
France invites Ukraine's allies and the NATO Secretary General to an online meeting on March 7 to develop proposals to strengthen support for Ukraine.