Eastern Europe

Despite bomb threats, war fears, and disinformation, Moldovans still show up to reject Russia

CHIȘINĂU, Moldova — Moldova's ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has secured just over 50% of the vote, or 55 out of 101 parliament seats, keeping the country on a European path. The result comes as somewhat a surprise, with Russian influence plaguing the country for months ahead of the Sept. 28 parliament election. After four years in power, Moldovan President Maia Sandu's party was able to keep a parliamentary majority despite the country facing an energy crisis, and 35 percent infl