Moldova Bans Pro-Russian Parties Over Illegal Campaign Funding
Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary election has been disrupted by the electoral commission’s decision to exclude two pro-Russian parties. These parties, Heart of Moldova and Moldova Mare, were barred due to allegations of illegal financing, voter bribery, and undeclared foreign funds. The move follows accusations of Russian interference and is critical as Moldova, a former Soviet republic, navigates its path towards the European Union, potentially deciding the country’s geopolitical orientation.