Above: Supporters of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) in Chisinau, Moldova, on Sept. 26, 2025.Image credit: STR/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Officials in Chișinău and across Europe will now breathe a major sigh of relief over Sunday's election, despite an overwhelming campaign of election interference by the Russians. The country can now proceed without hurdles in implementing Moldova's democratic, pro-European mandate.
If anyone's responsible for election interference, it's the Moldovan government. By closing key polling stations, closing bridges and removing parties from the ballot, they have ensured they got the result they wanted.