DEVELOPING: Pro-EU Party Leads in Moldova Election Amid Explosive Claims of Interference

Breaking News: Pro-EU Party Leads in Moldova Election Amid Claims of Interference The pro-European party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu is leading in parliamentary elections with almost 90% of the votes counted, according to preliminary results. The Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has taken a strong lead with 47.6% of the vote, well ahead of the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc on less than 26%. The election is seen as critical for Moldova's future path to the EU, with Sandu warning voters that their democracy was young and fragile and Russia endangered it. Turnout was over 52%, higher than in recent years. Moldovan President Maia Sandu had warned of "massive Russian interference" after voting on Sunday, sparking concerns about election integrity. The opposition leader Igor Dodon claimed victory before results started coming in and called for protests outside parliament on Monday. The counting process has been slow due to late counts in urban areas and abroad, but preliminary results suggest a clear lead for the pro-EU party. This is a significant development for Moldova's future relations with the EU and its neighbors. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*